Job Description

Finance & Accounting Intern

The Finance & Accounting Intern will support PopUp Bagels' corporate Finance and Accounting team through hands-on, project-based work focused on financial reporting, budgeting support, analysis, and process improvement. This internship is designed to provide real-world exposure to core accounting and finance operations within a fast-growing, multi-location organization. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, eager to learn, and excited to contribute to meaningful work that supports company growth and decision-making.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist with basic accounting tasks such as invoice tracking, documentation support, and reconciliations under team supervision.
• Support month-end close activities by organizing reports, validating data, and assisting with schedule preparation.
• Help maintain accurate financial records and support internal reporting needs.
• Compile and analyze financial data to support internal reporting (weekly/monthly dashboards, spend tracking, variance analysis, etc.).
• Assist with budget and forecast support, including organizing departmental inputs and summarizing trends.
• Help identify opportunities to improve visibility into costs, operational spending, and financial performance.
• Support finance process documentation (e.g., workflows, templates, reporting trackers).
• Participate in a project-based intern deliverable (examples may include: expense trend analysis, budget variance dashboard, AP/AR process mapping, close calendar improvement project, or KPI reporting support).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, People/HR, Development, and other teams as needed to support accurate reporting and alignment.

General Internship Program Expectations:

• Attend intern onboarding sessions, weekly departmental check-ins, and end-of-program presentations.
• Demonstrate ownership, curiosity, and professionalism while managing deadlines and deliverables.
• Communicate progress and ask questions proactively to ensure alignment and learning.

Required Education, Experience, and Competencies:

• Currently enrolled as a Junior or Senior undergraduate student, or graduate student, in one of the following (or a closely related field): Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Analytics, or Economics

Preferred Experience:

• Previous internship, project work, or coursework related to accounting, finance, budgeting, or reporting.
• Exposure to financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) through coursework or work experience is a plus.
• Ability to interpret data, identify patterns, and translate findings into actionable insights.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and business fundamentals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required (formulas, pivot tables, formatting, and data organization); familiarity with accounting systems or ERPs is a plus.
• Attention to Detail: Strong accuracy and diligence when working with financial information and documentation.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal stakeholders and teammates.
• Demonstrates professionalism and discretion when handling financial and company-sensitive information.
• Works well in a team environment and is comfortable asking questions, receiving feedback, and learning quickly.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing organization where priorities may shift.
• Location: Based New York or surrounding area and available for 10-week summer intern program between June-July.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer to complete reporting, analysis, and administrative tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively via email, video conferencing, and in-person meetings (as applicable).
• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 15 pounds (e.g., laptop, materials, supplies) if needed.
• Ability to travel locally to corporate sites or shops on occasion, if required for internship exposure.

Additional Role Note:

The duties of this position may change from time to time. PopUp Bagels reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of PopUp Bagels or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general work level. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

PopUp Bagels is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, age, ancestry, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related condition, unemployment status, gender identity or expression, transgender status or gender dysphoria, marital status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, national origin, citizenship, disability, covered veteran and/or military status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, familial status as that term is described under other protected statuses or any other characteristic as protected under applicable federal, state and local law.

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