Bookkeeper Internships
Bookkeeper internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working bookkeepers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Roles are concentrated in Energy, Food & Beverage, and Technology & Software, with CliftonLarsonAllen, Enterprise Mobility, and Starwood Capital among the employers posting roles now.
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This position is expected to start January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (i.e., through April) or into early Summer 2027 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time, for most internships. Please consider before applying.
International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. Again, please do not apply until you know you can work 40 hours per week. This is required for external applicants. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.
What You'll Do
- Support the team with data management tasks involving large datasets related to manufacturing and accounting
- Contribute creative ideas and solutions to improve processes and workflows
- Work with cross functional teams to ensure manufacturing operations financial reporting is complete and accurate
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders via email, chat, and in-person meetings
What You'll Bring
- Currently pursuing a Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or a related field
- Advanced Excel skill set
- Extremely detail orientated
- Strong communication skills
- Understanding of audit procedures, tax, and accounting principles
Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
This position is expected to start January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (i.e., through April) or into early Summer 2027 if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time, for most internships. Please consider before applying.
International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. Again, please do not apply until you know you can work 40 hours per week. This is required for external applicants. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.
What You'll Do
- Support the team with data management tasks involving large datasets related to manufacturing and accounting
- Contribute creative ideas and solutions to improve processes and workflows
- Work with cross functional teams to ensure manufacturing operations financial reporting is complete and accurate
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders via email, chat, and in-person meetings
What You'll Bring
- Currently pursuing a Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or a related field
- Advanced Excel skill set
- Extremely detail orientated
- Strong communication skills
- Understanding of audit procedures, tax, and accounting principles
Benefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
Bookkeeper Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Food & Beverage
- Technology & Software
- Marketing & Advertising
- Construction & Real Estate
Tips for Your Bookkeeper Internship Search
Apply months before your target start date
Large accounting firms and corporate finance departments recruit summer bookkeeper interns the prior fall, many close applications before the new year. Smaller companies and co-ops post much closer to start dates. Map out your preferred start window and work backward so you're not applying to programs that already filled.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Bookkeeper intern hiring teams expect limited work history, so your coursework and personal projects carry the weight. Document two or three complete exercises, a practice set of financial statements, a bank reconciliation, or a small-business ledger built in QuickBooks or Excel, and have them ready to reference or share when recruiters ask for proof of skill.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied directly to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. At the same time, apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts, combining both channels widens the pool of bookkeeper roles you can realistically reach.
Practice the bookkeeper intern screen out loud
Many bookkeeper intern interviews include a short technical screen, expect questions on debits and credits, account classifications, or a small reconciliation exercise. Practice talking through your reasoning as you work, not just producing the right answer. Interviewers assess how you think about accuracy and errors, not just whether you get the final number right.
Target structured rotational and cohort programs early
Larger employers in accounting, finance, and corporate services run cohort-based bookkeeper internship programs designed for candidates new to the field. These programs offer structured training and clearer paths to return offers, but they recruit early and fill fast. Identify the ones that match your degree program and apply in the first wave of their recruiting cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 44% of the bookkeeper internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to, fully on-site, hybrid, or remote, before you start reviewing openings. Filtering by location and work type upfront means you spend time on roles you can actually accept, not sorting through listings that don't fit your situation.
Bookkeeper Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a bookkeeper internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, hiring teams at the intern level expect limited experience. A clean, documented portfolio of practice ledgers, reconciliation exercises, or sample financial statements gives recruiters something concrete to assess your skills. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where bookkeeper recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a bookkeeper internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for bookkeeper interns is consistent accuracy on real work, how well you integrate with the team, and whether headcount opens at offer time. Position yourself by treating every task seriously, but don't count on an offer before you've earned one.
When should I apply for bookkeeper internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers and accounting firms recruit summer interns the preceding fall, so their structured programs may close before spring semester even starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to their start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Checking regularly and applying as soon as a role matches your availability is the safest approach.
Are bookkeeper internships paid?
Most professional bookkeeper internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, a regional firm and a national corporation will offer different amounts. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it. Unpaid internships exist but are less common at organizations with formal accounting departments.
What should a bookkeeper internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Two or three complete, documented projects, each noting the accounting software or spreadsheet tools used, give recruiters something to evaluate. For bookkeeper candidates, that means practice balance sheets, bank reconciliations, or accounts payable exercises you can reference or share. Add relevant coursework, keep the whole document to one page, and put your most recent experience first.
Are there remote bookkeeper internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 56% of the bookkeeper internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract candidates from across the country. Apply early once you decide what you can commit to, and filter by work type so you're only reviewing roles that actually fit your situation.
Can international students get bookkeeper internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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