Accounting Intern
TLDR
Gain hands-on experience in accounting operations at a leading SaaS company, contributing to financial processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
Celonis is the global leader in Process Intelligence and the pioneer of Process Mining technology. As one of the world’s fastest-growing enterprise SaaS companies, we are changemakers pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We invest heavily in advanced AI capabilities—specifically our Process Intelligence Graph—to turn data insights into immediate business action. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock global productivity and sustainability by placing intelligence at the core of every business process. Join our mission to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet.
The Team:
The Controllership organization is a key team within Celonis, responsible for global accounting, tax, and shared services. The accounting team in particular plays a critical role in providing timely and accurate actuals to executive leadership. This role reports to the Director of Accounting (based out of NYC) and is based out of our Madrid office, where several accounting team members are based.
The Role:
We are looking for an Intern to join our global accounting team based in our Madrid office. This role will gain hands-on experience with a variety of accounting operations as a global SAAS company that operates in multiple local GAAPs. This experience will be gained through assistance with the month-end close process, balance sheet reconciliations, and statutory financial statement preparation.
The work you’ll do:
- Assist in preparing monthly journal entries such as credit cards and travel
- Own the scheduling and reconciliation of prepaid invoices
- Maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations of accounts like accrued accounts payable, credit cards payable, and accrued expenses
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of our fixed asset register, including tracking additions, disposals, and depreciation
- Support in external audits through documentation gathering
- Bring a fresh pair of eyes! We strive for continuous improvement on our team and are always looking for ways to optimize
The qualifications you need:
- Completed or currently studying a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Experience with Excel
- Ability to learn quickly, an inquisitive mind who asks questions
- An eagle eye for discrepancies and a commitment to precision
- Fluent in English (any additional language is a plus)
- At least 5 months of full-time availability
What Celonis can offer you:
- Pioneer Innovation: Work with the global leader in Process Mining and the Process Intelligence Graph to shape the future of AI-driven business operations.
- Ownership from Day 1: Every full-time "Celonaut" is an owner, receiving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants.
- Unrivaled Family Support: Benefit from our inclusive parental leave policy—24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, available from your first day of employment.
- Work-Life Integration: Enjoy Unlimited PTO (in applicable regions) and generous PTO globally, as well as a flexible hybrid work model that balances remote focus with vibrant office collaboration.
- Continuous Growth: Elevate your skills through our 70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform.
- Holistic Well-being: Prioritize your health with subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and dedicated "Wellness Weeks" that prioritize work/life balance.
- Drive Sustainability: Participate in annual Impact Days, where you receive paid time off to volunteer for community and environmental causes with your local office, or virtually.
- Global Inclusion & Belonging: Find community through our Inclusion Think Tank and participate in our annual Inclusion Days, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
- Value-Driven Impact: Join a mission-led organization where our core values—Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future—drive every decision.
About Us:
Celonis makes processes work — for people, companies, and the planet. Powered by process mining and AI, the Celonis Process Intelligence Platform integrates process data and business context to create a living digital twin of business operations. We enable thousands of companies worldwide to understand how their business actually runs and, together with their partners, build intelligent solutions that transform and continuously improve the way they operate — unlocking billions in value. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.
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Celonis Inclusion Statement:
At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that “The Best Team Wins”. We know that the best teams are made up of people who bring different perspectives to the table. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard - that's when creativity and innovation happen.
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Benefits
Learning Budget
Elevate your skills through our 70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform.
Impact Days for volunteering
Participate in annual Impact Days, where you receive paid time off to volunteer for community and environmental causes with your local office, or virtually.
Paid Parental Leave
Benefit from our inclusive parental leave policy—24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, available from your first day of employment.
Remote-Friendly
Enjoy Unlimited PTO (in applicable regions) and generous PTO globally, as well as a flexible hybrid work model that balances remote focus with vibrant office collaboration.
Wellness Stipend
Prioritize your health with subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and dedicated "Wellness Weeks" that prioritize work/life balance.
Celonis builds a Process Intelligence Platform that leverages advanced process mining and AI technology to help organizations optimize their operations. By providing a living digital twin of business processes, Celonis enables companies to gain actionable insights and improve efficiency across the board. Its system-agnostic approach fosters a shared understanding of workflows, empowering teams to drive significant value together.
- Founded
- Founded 2011
- Employees
- 500+ employees
- Industry
- Internet Software & Services
- Total raised
- $2.4B raised