Finance Intern Jobs in California
Finance Intern jobs in California are among the most actively posted early-career finance roles in the country, concentrated in investment management, fintech, corporate finance, and venture capital across Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. Firms like Wells Fargo, BlackRock, and Deloitte maintain established California internship pipelines, particularly for candidates pursuing CFA-track, investment banking, and financial planning and analysis roles. Demand is strongest in the Bay Area and LA financial districts, where both large institutions and high-growth startups recruit from California's major university systems. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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DESCRIPTION
ONE (1) IN ACCOUNTING AND ONE (1) IN RISK MANAGEMENT
The Port of Choice:
The Port of Long Beach is an international gateway for the reliable, efficient, and sustainable movement of goods and is a leader in environmental stewardship. Credited with moving $300 billion in trade, the Port serves as a critical hub for international commerce and is a major transportation center. East-Asian trade accounts for the bulk of Long Beach shipments. Port-related international trade has a wide-ranging economic impact, supporting millions of jobs that benefit the region and entire country.
SAILE — Senior Administrative Internship and Learning Experience:
SAILE provides advanced professional experience for college juniors and seniors pursuing majors other than civil engineering. Interns contribute to division operations through research, analysis, reporting, and project assignments that connect academic learning with professional experience. Through mentorship and progressively challenging responsibilities, interns develop the skills needed for future career opportunities. The experience includes a capstone project that addresses a division need and demonstrates the intern’s learning and contributions.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
ACCOUNTING
Under general supervision, the Accounting Intern will assist the Accounting Team with routine accounting, accounts payable, financial recordkeeping, and administrative activities. The interns will gain practical experience in accounting processes, financial systems, transaction processing, reconciliations, and internal controls while supporting Finance staff with day-to-day operations.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Under general supervision and reporting directly to the Senior Risk Manager, the Risk Management Intern will support the review of leases, permits, and contracts to ensure insurance requirements are met and analyze insurance documents for compliance and risk exposure. They will assist with maintaining insurance and tenant data, tracking policy expirations, and monitoring insurer standards, while also contributing to special risk-analysis projects. The role is highly collaborative and customer-focused, giving a hands-on experience working with city departments, tenants, and insurance professionals while learning how risk management operates in a real-world setting.
How You Get to Contribute:
ACCOUNTING
• Assist with Accounts Payable activities, including reviewing invoices, verifying supporting documentation, and processing payments.
- Assist with interdepartmental activities/charges, working with other departments/divisions to prepare & reconcile accruals monthly.
- Assists with capital assets related activities (assets setups, reconciliations, physical counts, reports/schedules)
- Assists with projects and grants activities
- Assist with data entry and posting of accounting transactions into the financial system.
- Perform basic research and analysis of financial information and assist with preparing reports and spreadsheets.
- Perform other related duties and assignments as required
RISK MANAGEMENT
• Monitor ongoing insurance compliance for leases, contracts, and other agreements, and take appropriate action to resolve issues or escalate issues as needed
- Assist with planning, scheduling, and monitoring ongoing and future projects.
- Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing statistical and technical data related to overall risk management
- Track project deliverables and help prepare progress reports, risk assessments, and other correspondence.
- Support the development of technical documentation, cost estimates, contracts, and databases.
- Participate in meetings, record notes, and facilitate communication among Port staff, consultants, and key stakeholders.
- Maintain records and update files.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships internally and externally, demonstrating prompt, courteous, and high-quality customer service.
- Maintain a positive, professional tone in all communication with internal teams, city staff, and external partners or vendors.
- Conduct special projects and perform other duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program at a college or university with status as a junior or senior.
- A major in Accounting, Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a closely related field is preferred.
The internship begins with a 12-week appointment and may be extended for a total duration of up to two years.
To Really Catch Our Attention:You must be able to demonstrate the following professional attributes and strengths:
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability follow instructions accurately and pay attention to details
- Proficient in English with excellent grammar, clarity, and tone
- Basic knowledge of risk management, insurance, and/or accounting is desirable.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, required.
- Strong interpersonal skills; able to work independently and collaboratively across all levels of the organization.
This is an unclassified, "at-will" position. The appointed candidate will serve at the discretion of the Port of Long Beach and can be terminated at any time. In such an event, the candidate has no right to any appeal or grievance procedure under any rule or regulation of the City of Long Beach.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
How do we start the conversation?
To apply, please submit your application online via www.governmentjobs.com. You must attach: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, and 3) Transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted).
Application deadline:
Applications will be accepted until November 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST. The Port reserves the right to extend the closing date without notice in order to accept additional applications. Individuals identified to be most qualified for the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. References will be completed for finalist candidates; an employment offer is contingent on the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.
The Port of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 283-7500 or email humanresources@polb.com. In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public. For technical issues with your application, please call (877) 204-4442.
The Port of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
www.polb.com
DESCRIPTION
ONE (1) IN ACCOUNTING AND ONE (1) IN RISK MANAGEMENT
The Port of Choice:
The Port of Long Beach is an international gateway for the reliable, efficient, and sustainable movement of goods and is a leader in environmental stewardship. Credited with moving $300 billion in trade, the Port serves as a critical hub for international commerce and is a major transportation center. East-Asian trade accounts for the bulk of Long Beach shipments. Port-related international trade has a wide-ranging economic impact, supporting millions of jobs that benefit the region and entire country.
SAILE — Senior Administrative Internship and Learning Experience:
SAILE provides advanced professional experience for college juniors and seniors pursuing majors other than civil engineering. Interns contribute to division operations through research, analysis, reporting, and project assignments that connect academic learning with professional experience. Through mentorship and progressively challenging responsibilities, interns develop the skills needed for future career opportunities. The experience includes a capstone project that addresses a division need and demonstrates the intern’s learning and contributions.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
ACCOUNTING
Under general supervision, the Accounting Intern will assist the Accounting Team with routine accounting, accounts payable, financial recordkeeping, and administrative activities. The interns will gain practical experience in accounting processes, financial systems, transaction processing, reconciliations, and internal controls while supporting Finance staff with day-to-day operations.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Under general supervision and reporting directly to the Senior Risk Manager, the Risk Management Intern will support the review of leases, permits, and contracts to ensure insurance requirements are met and analyze insurance documents for compliance and risk exposure. They will assist with maintaining insurance and tenant data, tracking policy expirations, and monitoring insurer standards, while also contributing to special risk-analysis projects. The role is highly collaborative and customer-focused, giving a hands-on experience working with city departments, tenants, and insurance professionals while learning how risk management operates in a real-world setting.
How You Get to Contribute:
ACCOUNTING
• Assist with Accounts Payable activities, including reviewing invoices, verifying supporting documentation, and processing payments.
- Assist with interdepartmental activities/charges, working with other departments/divisions to prepare & reconcile accruals monthly.
- Assists with capital assets related activities (assets setups, reconciliations, physical counts, reports/schedules)
- Assists with projects and grants activities
- Assist with data entry and posting of accounting transactions into the financial system.
- Perform basic research and analysis of financial information and assist with preparing reports and spreadsheets.
- Perform other related duties and assignments as required
RISK MANAGEMENT
• Monitor ongoing insurance compliance for leases, contracts, and other agreements, and take appropriate action to resolve issues or escalate issues as needed
- Assist with planning, scheduling, and monitoring ongoing and future projects.
- Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing statistical and technical data related to overall risk management
- Track project deliverables and help prepare progress reports, risk assessments, and other correspondence.
- Support the development of technical documentation, cost estimates, contracts, and databases.
- Participate in meetings, record notes, and facilitate communication among Port staff, consultants, and key stakeholders.
- Maintain records and update files.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships internally and externally, demonstrating prompt, courteous, and high-quality customer service.
- Maintain a positive, professional tone in all communication with internal teams, city staff, and external partners or vendors.
- Conduct special projects and perform other duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program at a college or university with status as a junior or senior.
- A major in Accounting, Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a closely related field is preferred.
The internship begins with a 12-week appointment and may be extended for a total duration of up to two years.
To Really Catch Our Attention:You must be able to demonstrate the following professional attributes and strengths:
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability follow instructions accurately and pay attention to details
- Proficient in English with excellent grammar, clarity, and tone
- Basic knowledge of risk management, insurance, and/or accounting is desirable.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, required.
- Strong interpersonal skills; able to work independently and collaboratively across all levels of the organization.
This is an unclassified, "at-will" position. The appointed candidate will serve at the discretion of the Port of Long Beach and can be terminated at any time. In such an event, the candidate has no right to any appeal or grievance procedure under any rule or regulation of the City of Long Beach.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
How do we start the conversation?
To apply, please submit your application online via www.governmentjobs.com. You must attach: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, and 3) Transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted).
Application deadline:
Applications will be accepted until November 13, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST. The Port reserves the right to extend the closing date without notice in order to accept additional applications. Individuals identified to be most qualified for the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. References will be completed for finalist candidates; an employment offer is contingent on the successful completion of a comprehensive background check.
The Port of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 283-7500 or email humanresources@polb.com. In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public. For technical issues with your application, please call (877) 204-4442.
The Port of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
www.polb.com
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in finance intern jobs across California.
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in finance, accounting, or economics
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including financial modeling, pivot tables, and data analysis
- Familiarity with financial statements, accounting principles, and basic valuation methods
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail in data-heavy tasks
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings to teams
- Prior coursework or project experience in corporate finance, investments, or financial reporting
Finance Intern Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a finance intern in California?
Most finance intern roles in California require active enrollment in a finance, accounting, economics, or business degree program at an accredited California university or college. No state-issued license is required for internship-level work, but candidates who have passed the SIE exam or completed CFA Level I prep coursework stand out with California investment firms. Many California employers also look for students affiliated with programs at UC Berkeley, UCLA, or USC through on-campus recruiting channels.
Which companies hire finance interns in California?
Companies currently hiring finance interns in California include Intuit, AMD, and Henkel, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's mix of global financial institutions, Big Four accounting firms, and Bay Area fintech and venture capital firms means internship opportunities exist across a wider range of employer types than in most other states.
Which California cities have the most finance intern jobs?
The California cities with the most finance intern openings are Mountain View, San Diego, and San Francisco. San Francisco and Los Angeles dominate because they anchor California's venture capital, investment banking, and corporate finance ecosystems, while San Diego draws interns through its biotech, defense, and regional banking sectors, and smaller suburban postings in cities like Irvine and Walnut Creek follow the presence of large employer headquarters and asset management offices.
Are there remote finance intern jobs in California?
Yes, and more than many early-career roles, since finance intern work is largely analytical and desk-based. About 93% of finance intern openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting a meaningful share of flexible arrangements. The most remote-friendly assignments tend to be in financial modeling, reporting, and data analysis, while roles involving trading floor exposure, in-person client contact, or hands-on audit work are almost always on-site.
How can I get hired as a finance intern in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to formal summer internship programs run by California's large financial institutions, such as the analyst development programs at Wells Fargo's San Francisco or Los Angeles offices or the campus recruiting pipelines at Deloitte and KPMG's California practices. Completing a relevant finance or accounting course, building a simple discounted cash flow model as a portfolio piece, and passing the SIE exam before applying all give candidates a concrete edge. Adjacent roles like accounts payable assistant or financial analyst assistant at California credit unions and regional banks also serve as practical stepping stones.
Where can I find and apply to finance intern jobs in California?
You can find and apply to finance intern jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings in one place. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your background and availability, and apply directly through each listing. No profile creation is required to view or apply to the positions shown.
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