Summer 2027 - Finance Internship

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.
We are looking to add a Summer 2027 - Finance Intern to our team this summer. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about making an impact in a growing company, we would like to hear from you. This is an in-person internship located in our Austin, TX office. In this position, you will gain real-world experience and exposure to the finance and accounting professions in a hyper-growth start-up company by supporting many departments and helping carry out business transactions and projects. You will have the opportunity to work alongside senior staff and management personnel, developing technical skills and building professional relationships.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with various financial tasks, including month-end closing and financial reporting processes, analyzing expenses and accruals, maintaining accounting records, and compiling variance financial analysis, such as quarterly financial statements and cash flow models.
• Support various cross-department and cross-function projects impacting accounting and financial reporting, by working closely with different departments, including Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, and Business Development.
• Get exposure to developing and improving business processes, implanting internal controls, and ensuring the company meets audit and compliance requirements.
• Complete ad-hoc finance projects, accounting research, and other day-to-day tasks as needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor of Science (BS), or Master of Science (MS) program in Finance or Accounting from an accredited university.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• Ability to “wear multiple hats” and work in a fast-paced, and cross-functional environment.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience with an ERP system (e.g., Acumatica, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle), data science or business analytic software.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.

All CesiumAstro internships are compensated competitively and located onsite at one of our facilities. CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.