Accounting Intern (Summer 2027)

What An Internship at Bound includes

At Bound, internships are a structured experience designed to give you real ownership, real mentorship, and a real project to point to when you're done.

Here's what to expect:

• A Capstone Project — You will own a meaningful project from day one through the final presentation, giving you something substantial to show for your summer.
• Real Team Experience — Beyond your project, you will be embedded in your team's day-to-day work, gaining hands-on exposure to how Bound operates.
• Mentorship & Support — regular 1:1s with your supervisor and a buddy to help you navigate your summer.
• Connection — Intern events and opportunities to connect with the broader Bound team.
• Program dates — Summer 2027 internships run May 17 – August 6, 2027 (approximately 12 weeks).

A note on timing: We're recruiting for our Summer 2027 cohort. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with interviews and offers extending into winter/spring 2027. This role is open to students who will be enrolled in or have completed a relevant degree program as of Summer 2027 (e.g., rising juniors/seniors).

About the Role

Bound is looking for an Accounting Intern to join our finance team for a full-time, hands-on internship rotating across core accounting and finance functions. You'll get exposure to the day-to-day operations that keep a growing, multi-state startup running — from accounts payable and receivable to reconciliations and reporting — while working directly with our finance and accounting staff. This is a great opportunity for a student looking to build practical, real-world experience in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processing, including invoice review and vendor/customer correspondence
• Support monthly and quarterly account reconciliations
• Help prepare for and support month-end and quarter-end close processes
• Assist with financial reporting and data compilation for internal stakeholders
• Help identify opportunities to improve processes and documentation

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; familiarity with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite) a plus
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Comfortable working with numbers and maintaining accuracy under deadlines
• Eager to learn, proactive, and comfortable asking questions in a fast-paced startup environment
• Basic understanding of accounting principles (debits/credits, GAAP fundamentals)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Work Hours & Flexibility

Bound does not operate on a traditional “routine” workweek. When work needs to be done, we collaborate to get it done — whether that’s in the morning, afternoon, evening, or occasionally on weekends.

At the same time, Bound supports flexibility for personal needs, family events, appointments, and time to recharge. Employees are trusted to manage their schedules while meeting deadlines and delivering high‑quality work.

Work Location

Bound supports in-office, remote and hybrid work. Some roles may require on‑site presence depending on team needs and responsibilities. Location expectations for this role: Ames, IA office, hybrid flexibility

Why Join Bound?

Bound Core Values:

• Moments Matter – We work for moment creators.
• Hands On. Hands In. – We live these problems and live to solve them.
• You Are Unusual – Everyone was given remarkable gifts. We want to see those in action.
• We Figure It Out – We don’t dwell on a problem or issue, we work together and figure it out.
• Learn It Alls – We are learn it alls, not know it alls

Bound is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.  Bound is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us.