Accounting Internship, Asana
The estimated pay rate is $35 per hour
More information about location
5 days a week in office
Organising work in one connected space
Be an early applicant
Organising work in one connected space
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
The estimated pay rate is $35 per hour
More information about location
5 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To enable the world's teams to work together effortlessly.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate is currently pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance or a related field and has a strong foundation in US GAAP accounting principles
- Juniors currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master’s program, ideally with coursework in finance, and accounting, or related fields
- Your anticipated graduation date is between December 2026 and July 2027
- Strong academic performance (minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent)
- Demonstrated proficiency in technical skills, such as advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs), data analytics tools, or familiarity with enterprise-level accounting applications
- Solid understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks
- Demonstrates curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and leverage them to enhance productivity, collaboration, or decision-making
What the job involves
- At Asana, Our AsanaUP Accounting Summer Internship is an 8-week program designed for juniors in college who are curious about careers in Accounting
- You'll gain hands-on experience in various core accounting functions, with a unique emphasis on accounting and technical skills to enhance efficiency and process
- Assist with the daily and monthly accounting operations, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and supporting the month-end close process
- Support the accounts payable and travel & expense process, focusing on improving workflow efficiency, data integrity, and compliance with company policies
- Utilize general technical aptitude to identify and propose improvements to existing accounting processes for greater automation and data accuracy
- Assist in data analysis using various accounting and reporting systems, document existing processes and develop training materials for system-related accounting tasks
- Help implement and test automation initiatives related to close efficiency
- Conduct benchmarking research for new, unusual transactions to draft accounting treatment and disclosure under guidance
- Assist with internal and external reporting, ensuring consistency and accuracy of financial data and disclosures between quarterly filings
Our take
Asana is a web and mobile application designed to help teams organise, track, and manage their work. Acting as a unified hub, it empowers teams to effortlessly generate projects, delegate responsibilities, set deadlines, and foster direct task-related communication, transcending the inefficiencies of traditional email-based coordination.
Despite facing competition from established players like SmartSheet in its market, Asana has navigated its path, bolstered by a successful Initial Public Offering in 2020 and a track record of startup triumphs. This strategic prowess has propelled Asana to amass a robust clientele exceeding 100,000 organizations, boasting notable entities such as Uber and Air France among its ranks.
Since its inception, Asana has undergone exponential growth, with its reach extending to offices sprawled across four continents worldwide. This expansion not only underscores its global footprint but also signifies its commitment to fostering diverse talent pools and catering to a broad spectrum of clients.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
7% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Jun 2020
$200m
CONVERTIBLE
Nov 2018
$50m
SERIES E
Total funding: $414.4m
Company benefits
- Benefits - From comprehensive health benefits including mental health programs and coaching to our in-house culinary program and supportive parental leave policies, our benefits are intentionally designed to ensure that you are energized, focused, and thriving
- Growth - We know that growth isn’t always linear, so we’ll support you in achieving your personal and professional goals. You’ll have the opportunity to take on big responsibilities that impact our success as a company and challenge you in new and fulfilling ways
- Development - We believe in providing everyone with coaching and mentorship. You’ll have access to Conscious Leadership training, success guides, free executive coaching, and our manager training and enablement program
Company HQ
Yerba Buena, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Dustin Moskovitz
(Co-Founder & CEO)A Harvard economics graduate, Dustin co-founded Facebook in 2004 before branching off in 2008 to found Asana. They are also the co-founder of Open Philanthropy Project and Good Ventures.
Justin Rosenstein
(Co-Founder)Previously Engineering Manager at Facebook and a Product Manager at Google. Currently Co-Founder of One Project.
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