Finance & Accounting Internship with AI Enablement

Power Integrations

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

San Jose, California

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Responsibilities

The intern will support accounting, tax, and financial reporting tasks, including monthly and quarter-end close activities and variance analysis. Additionally, the role involves leveraging AI tools like Copilot to automate finance workflows and improve data analysis efficiency.

Qualifications

You are a college student pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, with strong analytical skills and a foundational understanding of financial statements. You are proficient in Excel and have a keen interest in leveraging AI and automation tools to enhance finance processes and decision-making.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Excel

Copilot

AI tools

Financial Reporting

Tax

GL close

Variance Analysis

Reconciliations

Accounts Payable Processing

Job Description

Duration: SummerDepartment: Finance –AccountingReports to: Accounting

About Power Integrations

Power Integrations is a leading innovator in high-voltage power conversion technologies, enabling energy-efficient power supplies across consumer, industrial, and renewable energy applications. Our culture emphasizes technical excellence, analytical rigor, and continuous improvement.

Internship Overview

The Finance Intern will support Accounting, Tax and the broader Finance team through hands-on work in accounting, tax, financial reporting and  analysis, along with monthly and quarter end GL close-related activities. This role is designed to provide practical exposure to core financial accounting and reporting processes while also leveraging AI and automation tools to improve process and analysis efficiency,  and decision-making. The intern will partner with team members to analyze financial information, support recurring deliverables, and identify opportunities to streamline work through tools such as Copilot and other AI-enabled solutions. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Support accounting, tax and financial reporting responsibilities including monthly and quarter end close tasks, as well as variance analysis activities for the broader Finance team 
  • Assist with preparation of financial reports, management reporting packages, tax, and analysis used for business decision-making
  • Participate in accounting activities such as reconciliations, close support, accounts payable processing, and research related to general ledger and financial reporting processes
  • Work with cross-functional finance teams to understand revenue, cost, and operational drivers impacting business performance
  • Use Excel and AI-enabled tools such as Copilot to improve reporting, streamline recurring tasks, and enhance data analysis
  • Help identify automation opportunities in month-end, quarter-end, and planning processes
  • Prepare clear summaries, presentations, and recommendations for finance stakeholders

Qualifications

Required: 
  • 3rd year college student and above pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field 
  • Strong analytical skills and interest in accounting, tax, financial reporting, and financial planning processes
  • Proficiency in Excel and foundational understanding of financial statements
  • Ability to organize data, perform quantitative analysis, and communicate findings clearly
  • Interest in using AI and automation tools to improve finance processes and productivity
Preferred but not required:
  • Coursework or internship experience in accounting, tax, corporate finance, budgeting, or financial analysis 
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel,  Copilot, and other generative AI tools in an academic or project setting

What You’ll Learn

  • How Accounting, Tax and FP&A teams support business performance and strategic decision-making 
  • Practical experience with monthly and quarter end GL close processes, SEC financial reporting, variance analysis, and account reconciliations preparation
  • How AI and automation tools can enhance finance workflows, productivity, and analysis
  • Cross-functional exposure to finance processes in a public, technology-focused company

Why Join Power Integrations

  • High-impact internship with real ownership
  • Mentorship from finance department leaders
  • Exposure to cutting-edge AI tools
  • Contribution to sustainability-focused technology
 Power Integrations is committed to building teams that drive innovation and therefore review a range of factors when determining compensation.  The hourly pay range for this internship is $32 to $34. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, qualifications and work location.   The range displayed on the job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for this intern in California. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. 

Power Integrations

Power Integrations, Inc., is a Silicon Valley-based supplier of high-performance electronic components used in high-voltage power-conversion systems. Our integrated circuits and diodes enable compact, energy-efficient AC-DC power supplies for a vast range of electronic products including mobile devices, TVs, PCs, appliances, smart utility meters and LED lights. Our SCALE™ IGBT drivers enhance the efficiency, reliability and cost of high-power applications such as industrial motor drives, solar and wind energy systems, electric vehicles and high-voltage DC transmission. Since its introduction in 1998, Power Integrations'​ EcoSmart® energy-efficiency technology has prevented billions of dollars'​ worth of energy waste and millions of tons of carbon emissions. Reflecting the environmental benefits of our products, Power Integrations'​ stock is a member of clean-technology stock indices sponsored by Cleantech Group LLC and Clean Edge. Visit our Green Room for a comprehensive guide to energy-efficiency standards around the world. For more information please visit www.power.com.
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