Finance Intern (Summer 2026)

Location

US California (Redwood City) - Office

Employment Type

Intern

Department

All Departments

General & Administrative

Finance

FP&A Team

Compensation

$25 per hour The base pay range listed for this position may span multiple levels of experience, and final compensation is determined by a variety of job-related factors, including relevant experience, demonstrated expertise, and internal equity.

The posted range applies to base salary only and does not include additional elements of total compensation, which may include equity, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package.

About Poshmark

Poshmark is the leading fashion marketplace where style comes alive through discovery, self-expression, and human connection. Powered by a vibrant community of 165 million members, Poshmark brings real people and taste to shopping through a social experience shaped by shared discovery. Buying and selling fashion feels simple, joyful, and personal, while every item tells its own story. Poshmark empowers sellers to grow meaningful businesses, keeps fashion in circulation longer, and gives shoppers access to unique and trusted finds, from everyday pieces to one-of-a-kind vintage and luxury.

About the Role

As a Summer Intern on the Finance team, you will get a front-row seat to how financial operations and data systems intersect at a major tech company. We don't expect you to know all the software on day one—we are looking for someone with intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm, and a desire to learn! Your core project will involve understanding how our data flows, mapping out the connections between our financial reporting and our systems, and helping us find ways to work smarter.
  • ️ What You’ll Do
  • Investigate and learn how data moves between our internal systems, tools, and major financial deliverables.
  • Analyze current workflows with a fresh perspective to help us spot redundancies and outline areas for process improvement.
  • Explore data architecture by researching ways to structure, process, and load financial data into a data management environment.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders to understand the 5W1H behind our operational mechanism.
  • Document your findings and present your recommendations to team leadership at the end of the summer.
Concepts You'll Get Exposure To (No prior experience required)
  • Relational Database and Data Platforms
  • Financial Planning and Analysis, Accounting Operations
  • Inner workings of a major retail marketplace, including cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Product, and Engineering teams
What You’ll Bring
  • Intellectual curiosity, high enthusiasm, and a genuine eagerness to learn how finance systems operate.
  • Foundational understanding of finance, accounting, and data analytics/science principles.
  • Tech-savvy mindset with a readiness to dive in and learn new software and tools.
  • Demonstrated interest in Poshmark’s mission, community, or industry.
  • Current or rising senior enrolled in an accredited university, or recent college graduate.
  • Seniors should expect to graduate between Fall 2026 and Summer 2027.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and a problem-solving attitude.
  • Available to work a M-F 5-day work schedule between 8am-5pm.
  • Willing to commute 5x per week to PMHQ in Redwood City, CA.
  • No employment sponsorship required now or in the future.
Standard Requirements for All Interns
  • Demonstrated interest in Poshmark’s mission, community, or industry
  • Current or rising senior enrolled in an accredited university, or recent college graduate
  • Seniors should expect to graduate between Fall 2026 and Summer 2027
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and curiosity
  • Available to work a M-F 5-day work schedule between 8am-5pm
  • Willing to commute 5x per week to PMHQ in Redwood City, CA
  • No employment sponsorship required now or in the future
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