Accounting Specialist Intern, 2026 Summer U.S.

Working at Atlassian
Atlassians have the flexibility to work where they can collaborate most effectively with their team, whether at home, one of our global offices, or both.

As a distributed-first company, all interviews are conducted virtually. We hire in any country where we have a legal entity. Learn how we work at go.atlassian.com/distributed.

Your Future Org

Atlassian's Intern program combines hands-on technical training, professional growth opportunities, dedicated mentorship, and strong social connections. This holistic approach empowers students to hit the ground running and sets them up for a successful and impactful career at Atlassian!

This role is located in the San Francisco Bay Area. You must be willing and able to work there to qualify.

This position is not eligible for F1 and J1 students. It is not available for any work sponsorship.

Our paid internship program runs for 12 weeks between May-August or June- September 2026.

Your Future Team

Join Atlassian's Finance team as an Accounting Intern and help us explore how AI can transform finance and accounting operations. You'll work alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about innovation, continuous learning, and supporting each other's growth. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both finance processes and AI experimentation.

• Learn by doing: Participate in real-world finance projects and experiments using AI tools.
• Collaborate: Work closely with team members from Finance, IT, and other departments to solve problems and share ideas.
• Experiment: Help identify areas where AI could improve finance processes, and assist in testing new tools or approaches in a safe, supportive environment.
• Analyze and improve: Assist with basic data analysis, process reviews, and documentation.
• Communicate: Share your findings and ideas with the team, and present your work in a clear, approachable way.
• Grow your skills: Receive coaching and feedback on both technical and soft skills, including communication, teamwork, and adaptability.

• Able to commit to a 12-week full-time (40hrs/week) program during Summer 2026
• Currently enrolled full-time in a Finance, Accounting or a related degree program and returning to the program after the completion of the internship, graduating by June 2027
• Please note: At this time, this role is only open to entry-level candidates with less than a year of professional experience (this does not include internships/co-ops)

• Curiosity and willingness to learn: You're excited to try new things and work on challenging opportunities.
• Team player: You enjoy working with others, listening actively, and supporting your teammates.
• Communication skills: You can explain your ideas clearly, ask for help when needed, and are open to feedback.
• Adaptability: You're comfortable with change and can adjust when things don't go as planned.
• Attention to detail: You take pride in your work and strive for accuracy, even when learning something new.
• Problem-solving mindset: You like to think through challenges and suggest creative solutions, even if you're not sure of the answer yet.
• Technology savvy: You're comfortable with prompt engineering and data analysis and visualization, including experience with Excel, Google Sheets, or similar tools.