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Summer Intern, Accounting

CompanyVaxcyte
LocationSan Carlos
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 21, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support financial analysis, manufacturing accounting, and SOX compliance activities while assisting with financial documentation and process improvements. They will also leverage AI and advanced Excel tools to enhance data analysis, reporting efficiency, and accuracy.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$23 - $26
Company Size
523
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Vaxcyte is a vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases. VAX-31, a 31-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) candidate being evaluated in a Phase 3 adult clinical program and in a Phase 2 infant clinical program, is being developed for the prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) and is the broadest-spectrum PCV candidate in the clinic today. VAX-24, a 24-valent PCV candidate, is designed to cover more serotypes than any infant PCV on-market. VAX-31 and VAX-24 are designed to improve upon standard-of-care PCVs by covering the serotypes in circulation that cause a significant portion of IPD and are associated with high case-fatality rates, antibiotic resistance and meningitis, while maintaining coverage of previously circulating strains. VAX-XL, in earlier-stage development, also leverages the Company’s carrier-sparing, site-specific conjugation technology with the aim of further expanding coverage to deliver the broadest-spectrum candidate in the Company’s PCV franchise. Vaxcyte is re-engineering the way highly complex vaccines are made through XpressCF®, its cell-free protein synthesis platform exclusively licensed from Sutro Biopharma, Inc. Unlike conventional cell-based approaches, the Company’s system for producing difficult-to-make proteins and antigens is intended to accelerate its ability to develop high-fidelity vaccines with enhanced immunological benefits. Vaxcyte’s pipeline also includes VAX-A1, a prophylactic vaccine candidate designed to prevent Group A Strep infections, and VAX-GI, a vaccine candidate designed to prevent Shigella.
About the Role

Join our Mission to Protect Humankind!

Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, which have serious and costly health consequences when left unchecked. Working to eradicate or treat bacterial infections such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, and Shigella is just the beginning. Our path to success is clear and well-defined, and Vaxcyte is set up to go the distance. 
 
WHAT we do is every bit as important as HOW we do it! Our work together is guided by four enduring core values:
 
*RETHINK CONVENTION: We bring creative and intellectual diversity to every facet of the work we do in order to innovate and re-innovate the way vaccines are delivered.
 
*AIM HIGH: We embody our collectively audacious goal to courageously make the most complex biologics ever attempted to protect humankind.
 
*LEAD WITH HEART: Everyone leads at Vaxcyte with a kindness-first, inclusive approach to collaboration and vigorous debate that advances our business objectives.
 
*MODEL EXCELLENCE:  The magnitude of our challenge requires our shared commitment to demonstrating integrity, accountability, equality and clarity across communications and decision making.

Summary:

Vaxcyte’s Summer Internship program offers students with an opportunity to gain valuable work experience that complements their college curriculum with relevant hands-on work that can shape their future career pathing and interests. 

As an Accounting Intern for Vaxcyte, you will work on a project as outlined below:

  • Provide support for financial analysis and accounting activities, including variance analysis, manufacturing accounting, SOX compliance, and preparation of financial statements.
  • Conduct research and benchmarking on finance and accounting tools, including AI-enabled solutions, to identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and enhanced reporting.
  • Assist with maintaining and updating financial documentation, including process flows, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), training materials, and internal controls documentation.
  • Leverage AI an advanced Excel tools to improve data analysis, reporting efficiency, and accuracy while adhering to company policies and controls.

The Intern will learn and practice:

  • Core accounting and finance processes in a regulated environment to enhance their skills and knowledge.
  • Apply AI tools responsibly to improve efficiency and decision-making.
  • Effective communication of financial insights to stakeholders across the organization.

Program Details:

The Internship will begin in June and will be around 10 weeks (8 hours per day) in duration at our San Carlos, California location.

Requirements: 

  • Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree (enrolled student with at least 1 year at university completed) with a focus on Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Strong attention to detail and work quality.
  • Demonstrates collaboration and teamwork.
  • Enthusiastic-Shows curiosity and is eager to learn.
  • Dedicated.
Reports to: External Financial Reporting & Audit Lead
 
Location: San Carlos, CA
 
Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is $23-$26 per hour for undergraduate students.  Actual pay will be determined based on year of university/college completed. The Summer Internship position will not be eligible for benefits. Relocation and housing stipend will not be offered. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

 

Key Skills
Financial analysisAccountingVariance analysisManufacturing accountingSOX complianceFinancial statementsProcess improvementAutomationData analysisReporting efficiencyMicrosoft OfficeExcelInternal controlsResearchBenchmarkingCommunication
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