Intern, AI and Finance Automation Sciton is a Silicon Valley based pioneer in laser, light, and energy technologies for aesthetic and medical applications. Our engineers helped bring laser products to market just a few years after lasers were first invented, and that same spirit of innovation still drives us today. We are built on a strong set of values: Selflessness, Candor, Innovation, Execution, Objectivity, Excellence, Learning, Ownership, and Clarity. With more than 500 employees worldwide, Sciton has been recognized as a USA TODAY Top Workplace for three consecutive years from 2022 to 2025. & If you want to work on meaningful technology that directly improves patient outcomes and be part of a company that values curiosity, ownership, and excellence, we would love to meet you. Position Summary Sciton is growing rapidly and is seeking a highly motivated AI & Finance Automation Summer Intern to help transform and streamline core accounting and finance processes using modern AI tools and automation technologies. This role sits at the intersection of finance, data, and emerging AI capabilities, focusing on identifying manual workflows and building scalable solutions that improve efficiency, accuracy, and insight generation. You will work closely with teams across Accounting, FP&A, and IT, gaining hands-on experience in how a company finance organization operates and evolves. Work Schedule and Compensation: • Hybrid: at least 3 days per week in the Palo Alto, CA office • Internship duration: 10–12 weeks (May to August) • Pay rate: $24–$28/hourly (this internship is classified as non-exempt, which means you’ll be eligible for overtime pay if you work more than 40 hours in a week) What You’ll Learn: • Apply AI, automation, and data analysis tools to real-world finance processes. • Gain hands-on exposure to accounting workflows, reconciliations, and reporting. • Build practical problem-solving, project management, and technical collaboration skills.& • Understand cross-functional operations in finance, IT, and business teams. • Experience the end-to-end lifecycle of implementing automation solutions in a corporate setting. What You’ll Do: Process Identification & Analysis • Map and document current manual accounting and finance workflows (e.g., reconciliations, journal entries, reporting) • Identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and automation opportunities • Quantify potential time savings and error reduction AI & Automation Development • Design and build AI-driven solutions to automate repetitive tasks, such as: • Account reconciliations • Data extraction from invoices/contracts • Variance analysis and commentary generation • Journal entry preparation support • Leverage tools such as Python, SQL, APIs, automation platforms, and LLM-based tools (e.g., prompt engineering, workflow automation) Data & Reporting Enhancements • Develop dashboards or scripts to improve financial reporting workflows • Automate recurring analyses • Enhance data accessibility for stakeholders Implementation & Testing • Pilot solutions with real finance teams • Validate outputs for accuracy, auditability, and SOX compliance considerations • Document processes and create user guides Essential Requirements: • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Accounting, Business, and/or Finance • Experience in applied AI, working with Google Gemini, ChatGPT, and/or Claude • Ability to understand accounting processes and creatively leverage AI to improve departmental efficiency and accuracy • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with demonstrated business acumen • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Experience in a dynamic environment requiring adaptability, creativity, and flexibility • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders