Who are we and why should you join us?
BetterHelp is on a mission to remove the traditional barriers to therapy and make mental health care more accessible to everyone. Founded in 2013, we are now the world’s largest online therapy service – providing affordable and convenient therapy in 210 countries and over 60 languages across the globe. Our network of over 30,000 licensed therapists has helped millions of people take ownership of their mental health and change their lives forever. And we’re not stopping there – as the unmet need for mental health services continues to grow, BetterHelp is committed to being part of the solution.
As the Accounting Intern at BetterHelp, you’ll join a diverse team of licensed clinicians, engineers, product pros, creatives, marketers, and business leaders who share a passion for expanding access to therapy. And as a mental health company, we take employee mental health just as seriously as we do our mission. We deeply invest in our team’s well-being and professional development, because we know that business and individual growth go hand-in-hand. At BetterHelp, you’ll carve your own path, make an immediate impact, and be challenged every day – with a supportive community behind you the whole way.
What are we looking for?
The BetterHelp accounting team is seeking a summer intern who thrives in their eagerness to learn, uses innovative approaches to solving problems, and is willing to contribute to improving our end-to-end accounting processes.
What will you do?
- The Intern will work closely with the GL Accounting team and will gain exposure to financial applications and reporting tools
- Apply foundational accounting principles and theories
- Conduct thorough account reconciliations with attention to detail
- Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation
- Assist with AR collection and maintaining AR aging
- Prepare or assist in the preparation of reports for management and external auditors
- Analyze accounts, journal entries, subsidiary ledgers, and other accounting documents for accuracy and completeness
- Assist in developing and preparing analytical and statistical reports to support management decision making
- Assist with managing the corporate credit card program
- Assist with AP inbox and communication
- Assisting with ad-hoc projects
What will you NOT do?
- You will NOT worry about "runway", "cash left", or "how much time we have until the next round". We have the startup DNA but we're fully backed and funded, all the way to success.
- You will NOT be confined to your "job". You will get involved in product, marketing, business strategy, and almost everything we do.
- You will NOT be bogged down by office politics, ego, or bad attitude. Only positive, pleasure-to-work-with people are allowed here!
- You will NOT get yourself burned out. We work hard but we believe in maintaining a sustainable work/life balance. Really.
Can I work remotely?
Yes. We operate on PST and candidates in any time zone are welcome to apply. We ask employees to travel to our Mountain View, CA office up to three times per year plus one company-wide offsite to collaborate in person and strengthen working relationships. Travel expenses are covered and reasonable accommodations are made for those under unique circumstances who cannot travel.
Requirements
- Must be able to work in the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone
- Currently a junior or senior in an undergraduate program or a student in a graduate program
- Preferably studying Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- Basic knowledge of financial statements, journal entries, and bookkeeping
- Familiarity with accounting software and tools such as QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
- Analytical skills and attention to detail
- Good communication skills for explaining financial information
- Problem-solving skills for identifying and addressing discrepancies
- Time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Legal and Compliance:
- Compliance with legal requirements for employment, including work authorization if necessary
- May require signing confidentiality agreements to handle sensitive financial information
Benefits
- The chance to build something that changes lives – and that people love
- An awesome community of co-workers
- Meaningful projects: Apply your education to real-world challenges through hands-on, impactful work that is both rigorous and rewarding.
- Growth & development: Expand your skills through mentoring, job shadowing, lunch & learns, and hands-on project work that supports your personal and professional growth.
- Dedicated support: Benefit from a manager and mentor who will provide ongoing guidance and support throughout your internship.
The hourly rate for this position is $25 per hour.
At BetterHelp we thrive on difference and individuality, and as part of the Teladoc Health family, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We never have and never will discriminate against any job candidate or employee due to age, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status, parental status, disability, or Veteran status.
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What We Do
BetterHelp is the world’s largest therapy service. We connect people who face life's challenges with a provider from our broad network of licensed, accredited, and board-certified therapists. Every month, members and therapists use our website and mobile app to facilitate millions of secured messages, chats, voice calls, and video sessions. Our mission is to provide everyone with easy, affordable, and private access to professional therapy, anytime, anywhere.
