Accounting Intern - Summer 2025

Summer ‘25 Internship - Accounting - Finance

Santa Barbara, CA - This is an In Person Internship for UCSB and Westmont Students

About ShipHawk

ShipHawk is transforming one of the oldest industries – shipping and warehouse management – into a transparent, efficient market benefiting both retailers and consumers. We are on a mission to level the playing field so independent businesses everywhere can compete and thrive. This means giving our customers the tools they need to compete with some of the largest companies in the world.

We’re building a team where every person: 

• Sees how their work impacts the company goals and strategy 
• Measures success by impact not by hours worked 
• Has a voice 
• Feels competent, confident and passionate about their contributions 
• Has the time and resources to invest in making themselves kinder, smarter, and stronger 

About the Opportunity:

Department: Accounting

Reports to: Controller

Responsibilities:

• Assist in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Statement Audit, Year-End Close, 1099 Reporting, and ad-hoc projects.
• Contribute to the Accounting and Finance team’s processes and procedures.

• Provide feedback to management regarding necessary changes and updates. 
• May include other duties as assigned by Management

Position Requirements:

• Available to work 10 - 15 hours per week in the Santa Barbara Office. 
• Must be a critical thinker, and a detail-oriented problem-solver
• Experience with a Macintosh computer, general understanding of US GAAP, Microsoft Office, and Google Office Suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to understand and analyze problems without extensive context
• Curious and quick learner, with a healthy dose of initiative
• Excellent time management skills, able to efficiently prioritize tasks and remain flexible
• Enjoy a fast-paced and team-based environment with the ability to create a positive environment facing adversities

What we offer: 

• 3 month long internship program 
• June 17th, 2025 - Sept. 12th, 2025
• 500$/month Stipend
• 10-15 hours / week - flexible with your schedule 
• Work Downtown in Santa Barbara 
• Hands-on experience and opportunity to lead your own projects
• Ability to work in fun Tech Startup environment
• Be a part of a bigger Internship Cohort
• Work with renowned local SaaS Tech Company
• Being part of a driven, dynamic team 
• Onboarding Day and Graduation Event
• TeamBuilding Event with your fellow Interns, Buddies and Managers
• Network and build relationships within the community and make professional connections
• You will not make coffee, you will make an impact as part of the team!

ShipHawk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.