Expected internship start date: Jan 2025

About Upflow

Upflow revolutionizes the way B2B businesses get paid, unlocks owed cash reserves, and empowers B2B companies to grow better.

Most modern, fast-growing companies are fully focused on sales growth and retention and struggle to maintain focus on cash collection. This leads to thousands of unpaid invoices, broken communications, outdated payment methods, and a negative customer experience. As a result, cash flow suffers, and growth is inhibited. Upflow is the modern collections hub that manages all data, analytics, communications and payments to improve cash flows.

We are a product-led organization launched in 2018 and trusted by hundreds of companies across the US and EMEA, including Lattice, Front, Iziwork, ProductBoard, and more. We're also backed by leading investors (YCombinator, 9yards, eFounders) and top business angels from N26, Square, Mercury, Uber, and Netsuite.

We're distributed across three continents and rapidly expanding. It's a perfect time to join if you're looking for an exciting personal growth opportunity and international experience.

For more information, please visit our website www.upflow.io

Your role at Upflow

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting and Financial Control Intern to join our Finance team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of accounting and financial management, supporting our efforts to optimize financial processes and prepare for our Series B funding round. Your responsabilities will include:

1. Financial Close Tracking

   • Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.

   • Ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and timely in the Netsuite system.

2. Billing Management

   • Ensure timely and accurate invoicing to clients.

   • Monitor and reconcile billing discrepancies.

3. Accounting Management

   • Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records.

   • Support daily bookkeeping tasks, including data entry and transaction recording.

4. Cash Collection Management

   • Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on overdue payments.

   • Implement strategies to improve cash collection efficiency.

   • Contribute to the development of our product by providing feedback and insights based on cash collection processes.

5. Liaison with Accountants (US and France)

   • Coordinate with external accountants to ensure compliance with local regulations.

   • Provide necessary documentation and support for external audits.

6. Tax Monitoring

   • Assist in tracking and ensuring compliance with tax obligations.

   • Support the preparation and submission of tax filings.

7. Financial Analysis and Projects

   • Conduct financial analyses to support decision-making processes.

   • Contribute to various financial projects aimed at improving efficiency and cost savings.

This position is based in our Paris office, close to Grands Boulevards.

Who you are

• Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.

• Proficiency in Excel / Google Suite.

• Familiarity with Netsuite or other accounting software is a plus.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why join us?

• Defined pathway: This is a structured 6-month internship designed to immerse you deeply in the workings of Upflow’s finance operations.

• International mindset: We have offices in Paris and New York.

• Flexible working: On-site job in Paris in a hybrid office culture.

• All-star team: Excellent team with deep functional and domain expertise.

• Learning opportunity: Strong focus on learning and growing through education and professional development in hard and soft skills.

• Trusting environment: Hands-off management style. We have a strong culture of ownership and autonomy.

• Best in-class perks: Meal vouchers, cool offices, top-of-the-range equipment

• Offsites: Regular offsites with the team, meetups, and strong connections to the startup ecosystem

This is a paid internship, compensated 1,500 EUR per month.

Recruitment process

1 - Screening call with Francesca, our Admin & People Manager

Francesca will take a first call with you to discuss what you enjoy and what you’re looking for in applying to this internship. Come with questions, we’d love to help you see yourself working at Upflow!

2 - Technical home assignment

Your time to shine! You’ll be given a technical home assignment on SQL. Yes, it is designed to assess your skills, but it’s also designed to give you a better taste of what being part of Upflow is like. Again, hiring is a two-way street! Ultimately: we believe assignments are a great way to control our biases. We care for what you do; not your schooling, social background, or the gender you identify yourself to.

3 - Home assignment review & Team interview

Alexandre (Finance Director, and your future manager) will debrief your case with you. Hiring managers at Upflow are looking for team players: taking and giving feedback is key to thriving with us!

4 - Founder interview

Meet with Alex, our co-founder & CEO. He will tell you everything about Upflow’s vision and values. It’s a privileged moment to ask questions, too.