Summer / Fall Internship 2026 - Finance & Accounting

Summer / Fall 2026 Internship – Accounting & Finance

📍 Santa Barbara, CA (Onsite)
🗓 May 5 – December 25, 2026
⏱ 10–15 hours/week | Flexible schedule
💵 $500/month stipend

About ShipHawk

ShipHawk is a fast-growing SaaS company modernizing shipping and warehouse management. We build software that helps businesses compete with the largest retailers in the world. Our team values ownership, impact, and continuous learning.

This internship is designed to provide real accounting experience — not administrative work.

Internship Overview

You’ll work directly with our Accounting team on core financial operations inside a tech company. Interns are treated as contributors and given meaningful responsibilities that translate to resume-ready experience.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable


• Support month-end and year-end close processes


• Help prepare audit documentation


• Assist with 1099 reporting and compliance


• Contribute to accounting process improvements


• Support ad hoc finance and reporting projects


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at UCSB or Westmont College


• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field


• Available to work onsite in Santa Barbara


• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking


• Basic understanding of US GAAP preferred


• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace


• Organized, reliable, and eager to learn


• Strong communication skills


• Able to work in a fast-paced, team environment

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on accounting experience in a SaaS startup


• Ownership of real projects


• Mentorship from experienced accounting professionals


• Internship cohort experience


• Onboarding + graduation events


• Team-building activities


• Professional networking opportunities


• Exposure to startup finance operations

You won’t be making coffee — you’ll be making an impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer
ShipHawk provides equal employment opportunities in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.