What does a typical day look like for an accounting intern?
Shadowing members of the Accounting department as they perform their duties
Assisting with research, data entry, and maintaining accurate and complete financial records
Preparing journal entries and financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements, invoices, and other documents
Supporting month-end and quarter-end close activities, including account reconciliations and accruals
Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and follow-ups
Analyzing financial data and flagging variances or discrepancies to the accounting team
Working with Accounting or ERP software
Helping gather and organize documentation to support internal reviews and external audits
Taking on additional tasks or projects to learn more about accounting and office operations
What will I need to thrive in this role?
Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting
Completed coursework in financial accounting, managerial accounting, or related subjects
Possess an understanding of accounting and financial principles and a positive attitude
Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets, including formulas, pivot tables, and lookups
Familiarity with ERP or accounting software (such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, or SAP) is a plus
Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
Demonstrate strong organization and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Demonstrate collaboration, trustworthiness, receptiveness to feedback, and eagerness to learn
Handle sensitive or confidential information with honesty and integrity
Learn to work as part of the Accounting team to compile and analyze data, track information, and support the company or clients
What does high performance look like?
You follow through with all assignments in a timely manner
You give 100% to all tasks and projects assigned to you
You take full ownership of your projects and follow through to completion
You double-check your work and catch errors before they reach the team
You ask thoughtful questions and apply feedback quickly
You stay organized and meet deadlines during busy periods such as month-end close
What is my potential for career growth?
This role will provide opportunities for mentorship and networking. Additionally, outstanding performance during the internship could potentially lead to a full-time position within the company.
You will gain hands-on experience with real-world accounting processes, such as month-end close and financial reporting, at a fast-growing ecommerce company
You will build practical skills and professional relationships that support a future career in accounting and finance
What is the team like?
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting
- Completed coursework in financial accounting, managerial accounting, or related subjects
- Understanding of accounting and financial principles
- Proficiency with Excel or Google Sheets, including formulas, pivot tables, and lookups
- Familiarity with ERP or accounting software such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, or SAP
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Strong organization and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Collaboration, trustworthiness, receptiveness to feedback, and eagerness to learn
- Ability to handle sensitive or confidential information with honesty and integrity
Pattern Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Pattern and has not been reviewed or approved by Pattern.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is broadly offered and described as generous, with RSU sharing and access to stock included in total compensation. Equity availability is positioned as a core element for employees across the company.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited PTO, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and paid sick days indicate a wide-ranging time-off policy. These offerings create breadth for both vacation needs and family-related leave.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a fully vested company match from day one (up to 4%) strengthens long-term financial security. Immediate vesting underscores emphasis on retirement benefits.
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What We Do
Pattern operates as a worldwide e-commerce growth, protection, control, and distribution platform for brands. Pattern® provides a proven blend of marketplace analytics, product distribution, MAP compliance, and brand management to drive ecommerce acceleration for premium brands. We thrive on high energy, professional excellence, and disciplined creativity.








