The board
- Where
- Austin, TX
- Posted
- Sep 16
Base is America’s next-generation power company. We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization–electricity–by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time.
We're looking for an Accounting Intern to get hands-on experience across the core of what our accounting team does day to day. You'll support month-end close, help keep the books accurate, and get exposure to how accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and reporting actually work at a fast-growing company — not just the theory from a textbook.
This is a hands-on role for someone who wants real reps on the fundamentals: journal entries, reconciliations, and the discipline of making sure every numb…
What you'd do
- Currently pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Foundational understanding of accounting principles (debits and credits, basic GAAP concepts) from coursework.
- Strong attention to detail and a low tolerance for numbers that don't tie out.
- Comfort working in spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets).
- Curiosity about using AI and automation to make manual accounting work faster and more reliable.
- Eagerness to learn how a real accounting close runs, end to end.
- Ability to communicate clearly and ask good questions.
- NetSuite or other ERP experience is a plus, but not required.
- First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.
- Operate at Base Pace: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.