Accounting Intern

About Us

We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?

Who You Are

Join our Accounting team as an Intern and gain hands-on experience that will kickstart your career! Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, you'll take on accounting projects that will challenge and grow your skills. You'll learn essential tasks like preparing journal entries, reconciling the general ledger, and managing bank activity. Plus, you'll play a key role in preparing financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders. With opportunities to contribute to special projects and learn from experienced professionals, this is the perfect chance to expand your knowledge and make a tangible impact. If you're eager to learn and ready to take on new challenges, we’d love to have you on board!

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist Accounts Payable with invoice processing and expense reimbursements in line with FP&A guidelines


• Collaborate with colleagues on special projects and initiatives


• Learn and assist Finance and cross-functional teams on initiatives such as month-end close, Flux analysis and account reconciliations


• Conduct research on emerging accounting issues or new regulations to ensure compliance and best practices are followed


• Respond to financial investor requests on time

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Familiarity with basic accounting concepts. Relevant coursework in accounting, finance or economics preferred


• Experience with or willingness to learn technology such as Sage, Coupa, and Google Suite preferred


• High level functioning within spreadsheets using Excel, Powerpoint, etc to drive efficiency


• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment


• Detail oriented, with a focus on producing high-quality and error-free outputs


• High degree of professionalism and integrity, with an understanding of the importance of confidentiality when dealing with financial data.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Ability to work at our Alameda Headquarters


• Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location

The starting base pay for this role is between $25/hr and $39/hr at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, and equity. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Working at Sila

We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.