Finance Intern, Airbnb

• This opportunity is for first-year, Masters in Accounting students (preferred) and Masters in Finance students
• You are a full-time student graduating between December 2025 - Spring 2026
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, including advanced knowledge of formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to clearly articulate thoughts, insights, and problem-solving approaches
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and precision in work
• Strong organizational skills and excellent time management, with the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Passion for the Airbnb mission and product; experience with the platform is a plus!
• Work authorization for employment in the United States is required (CPT/OPT is accepted) - visa sponsorship and relocation to the US is unavailable

Desirable

• Airbnb is seeking an intern to join the Accounting and Finance Transformation teams for our 2025 Summer Intern Program from May 19, 2025 - August 8, 2025
• If hired, you’ll have the opportunity to work with both the Accounting team and Finance Transformation team
• The Accounting team maintains accurate financial data by executing a timely global accounting close to support Airbnb's strive to be a 21st century company
• The Finance Transformation team is a strategic initiative that aims to align an organization’s finance function with its overall goals
• Finance transformation can take place in optimizing accounting and finance processes, organizational change, financial capabilities (i.e. new technology), training and analysis
• The purpose of the finance transformation team is to lead and improve efficiency and effectiveness across finance, cost savings and ultimately support the company’s strategic initiatives/goals
• Both teams provide an opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally with other Finance teams to support the business
• You’ll work with the Accounting team on on ad hoc projects as part of our accounting roadmap to maintain a 3 day OPEX close, update our Smartsheets dashboard/webpage for the general ledger team, reconcile and book our travel transactions, help with month-end accruals, ARCS reconciliation automations, SOX controls, month-close metrics, and journal entry completeness
• You can expect to assist in optimizing and standardizing current processes by building reports, analyze data, and leverage automation tools to improve efficiency and drive performance
• On the Finance Transformation team, you’ll have the opportunity to focus on understanding the cross functional collaboration between the finance and system teams
• You’ll work alongside the team to learn about process optimization and new tools
• You’ll build metrics around finance optimization initiatives and month end close metrics
• You can expect to project manage finance transformation initiatives, assist with communication to the finance organization, work cross functionally with the Alteryx program, and attend project meetings
• As an intern, you’ll be integrated into the Accounting and Finance Transformation team where you’ll contribute to impactful projects
• Your manager, team, and our incredible employee community will strive to be Superhosts to you during the summer
• We provide the support, mentorship, fun, and real world experience needed to accelerate your learning and make a real impact on our product, as Airbnb revolutionizes connection, belonging, and travel
• Collaborate with multiple team members to achieve project milestones
• Communicate with stakeholders across different teams to provide project updates
• Seek and provide feedback throughout the internship
• Actively participate in and contribute to the Finance team and broader Airbnb community

• Submit your resume and a cover letter that addresses the questions below by Friday, February 14, 2025 (11:59pm PST):
• Which Airbnb Core Value most resonates with you and why?
• What do you hope to gain from this internship with the Strategic Finance & Analytics Team?
• Select one of the experiences/projects listed on your resume and expand on why it makes you a strong candidate for this role