Why This Job is Featured on The SaaS Jobs
This internship sits at an intersection that matters in SaaS: external reporting inside a software company where subscription revenue models and recurring performance metrics shape how results are communicated. Supporting monthly reporting and financial statement preparation offers a practical view of how SaaS businesses translate operational activity into investor-ready disclosures and consistent narratives.
For a SaaS career, early exposure to the reporting cadence is a durable advantage. Work like tying out statements, benchmarking peer disclosures, and maintaining supporting documentation builds fluency in how software companies compare themselves, how definitions are standardized, and how reporting quality is enforced over time. The additional touchpoints with technical accounting research and internal policy documentation provide a foundation for navigating evolving guidance and complex transactions that frequently appear in software businesses.
This role is best suited to candidates who prefer detail-oriented work and learn through structured deliverables, reviews, and iteration. It fits those who want to understand how finance functions operate behind the scenes in SaaS, and who are curious about the mechanics of accuracy, compliance, and comparability rather than purely operational accounting. Hybrid placement in Birmingham also signals a role designed for close coordination with an established reporting group.
The section above is editorial commentary from The SaaS Jobs, provided to help SaaS professionals understand the role in a broader industry context.
Job Description
Accounting (Financial Reporting) Intern
Location: Hybrid, Birmingham, MI
Employment Type: Internship (Full-Time)
Program Duration: June 8, 2026 to August 14, 2026
Summary
OneStream is seeking motivated candidates for its 2026 internship program. Interns will gain hands-on experience, collaborate with professionals, and work on impactful projects in a fast-paced environment. Our internship is intended for rising seniors and graduate students enrolled in a degree-seeking program, with graduation expected after the internship program concludes. This internship is for students eager to learn and ready to take the next step in their career.
The Accounting (Financial Reporting) Intern will support the external reporting team by assisting with monthly reporting requirements and the preparation of financial statements. This role will work on projects such as organizing supporting documentation, recalculating and proofreading financial presentations, and benchmarking disclosures against peer companies. Additionally, this intern will gain exposure to technical accounting research and internal policy documentation, building skills in financial analysis, Microsoft Office tools, and technical accounting concepts. The intern's contributions will help ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance in the team’s reporting processes.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Primarily support the external reporting group with its monthly reporting requirements, as well as the preparation of financial statements.
- Projects would include organizing support, recalculating/ tying-out/ proof reading presentations/ financial statements/ other financial documents, and benchmarking disclosures and metrics vs peer companies through review of peer company financial statements.
- The internship would also provide exposure to researching technical accounting guidance for unique and complex transactions and documenting internal company policies.
Required Education and Experience
- In pursuit of a bachelor’s degree or graduate-level degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3.0 GPA or higher.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Junior and graduate-level students preferred (graduating between December 2026 and May 2027).
- Previous internship experience is nice to have, but not necessarily required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced, highly collaborative and cross-functional team setting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in Microsoft Office Suite - PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Excel.
Who We Are
OneStream is how today’s Finance teams can go beyond just reporting on the past and Take Finance Further™ by steering the business to the future. It’s the only enterprise finance platform that unifies financial and operational data, embeds AI for better decisions and productivity, and empowers the CFO to become a critical driver of business strategy and execution. Our vision is to be the operating system for modern finance, digitizing core financial functions and empowering the CFO to become a critical driver of business strategy. To learn more visit www.onestream.com.
Why Join The OneStream Team
- Transparency around corporate structure, salary, and benefits
- Core value of customer success
- Variety of project work (not industry-specific)
- Strong culture and camaraderie
- Multiple training opportunities
All candidates must be legally authorized to work for any company in the country where this position is located without sponsorship.
OneStream is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
