Accounting & SEC Reporting Intern (Rotational Experience)

Circle (NYSE: CRCL) is one of the world's leading internet financial platform companies, building the foundation of a more open, global economy through digital assets, payment applications, and programmable blockchain infrastructure. Circle's platform includes the world's largest regulated stablecoin network anchored by USDC, Circle Payments Network for global money movement, and Arc, an enterprise-grade blockchain designed to become the Economic OS for the internet. Enterprises, financial institutions, and developers use Circle to power trusted, internet-scale financial innovation. Learn more at circle.com .
What you'll be part of:
Circle is committed to visibility and stability in everything we do. As we grow as an organization, we're expanding into some of the world's strongest jurisdictions. Speed and efficiency are motivators for our success and our employees live by our company values : High Integrity, Future Forward, Multistakeholder, Mindful, and Driven by Excellence. We have built a flexible work environment where new ideas are encouraged and everyone is a stakeholder.
The Circle Internship Program is a 12-week, remote-first experience running from May 26 to August 14, 2026, designed to give interns hands-on experience building the future of global finance. Interns work on meaningful, real-world projects that support Circle's mission to enable the frictionless exchange of value.
The program includes three in-person experiences designed to deepen learning and connection:

• Circle Forward Week in Miami
• Development Week in the San Francisco
• Final Showcase Week at Circle's New York City HQ in One World Trade Center

Throughout the summer, interns are supported by managers, mentors, and a close-knit cohort, with opportunities for learning, growth, and exposure to leaders across the company.
What you'll be responsible for:
The rotational internship program within the Accounting & SEC Reporting team will provide structured end to end exposure from business understanding to accounting and all the way through to SEC reporting. This will cover our stablecoin operations, digital assets, financial controls function, consolidation, and SEC reporting. You'll gain hands-on experience with the core financial, operational, and reporting processes that support accurate financial statements, attestations, and SEC / investor reporting. Throughout the program, you'll also deepen your understanding of blockchain, Web3, and the full lifecycle of stablecoins.
What you'll work on:

• Owning your understanding of blockchain, Web3, and stablecoins by exploring the full stablecoin lifecycle and the operational processes behind monthly attestations and reporting
• Understanding digital assets, including tokenization mechanics, reserve holdings, and wallet structures used in custodial operations
• Driving accounting accuracy by getting hands-on experience of accounting operations and contributing to the close cycle
• Working alongside experienced team members and building insight through in-depth flux analysis and consolidation support, helping transform financial data into narrative for SEC, investors and regulatory reporting

• Developing understanding of SEC reporting by supporting the full 10-Q and earnings cycle, including footnote drafting, MD&A preparation, and end-to-end tie-outs of the 10-Q and Earnings documents

• Presenting a management report on a given subject to the senior executives of our accounting team and discussing the feedback.

What you'll bring to Circle:
Core Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Demonstrate commitment, drive, initiative, accountability, and ownership of assignments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data validation skills with a detail-oriented approach
• Effective interpersonal skills; able to manage multiple priorities with enthusiasm
• High integrity and ability to handle confidential information

Preferred Requirements:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) track

• Technical knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements is a plus

Circle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future, with transparency at our core. We consider a wide variety of elements when crafting our compensation ranges and total compensation packages.
Starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations.
Base Pay Range: $20.00 - $20.00
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, or any other protected status required by the laws in the locations where we hire. Additionally, Circle participates in the E-Verify Program in certain locations, as required by law.
Should you require accommodations or assistance in our interview process because of a disability, please reach out to [email protected] for support. We respect your privacy and will connect with you separately from our interview process to accommodate your needs.
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