City of Seattle · 1 hour ago
Accounts Receivable & Billing Intern
Seattle, WA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$29.30/hr - $29.30/hrSeattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities. The Accounts Receivable and Billing Intern will support the team in ensuring accurate billing and revenue collection while gaining hands-on experience in public sector finance operations.
GovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyInternetNon Profit
Responsibilities
Assist in reconciling outstanding billing records with internal systems and external documentation
Review historical invoices for completeness and accuracy, ensuring compliance with internal policies
Collaborate with staff to document billing workflows and identify areas for improvement
Assist in analyzing aging reports to identify long-outstanding accounts and support follow-up strategies
Participate in team meetings and project check-ins
Perform data entry and validation tasks under supervision
Communicate with team members to clarify task requirements
Maintain organized records of work completed
Complete assigned project tasks with accuracy and timeliness
Demonstrate increasing independence and initiative over the course of the internship
Develop a foundational understanding of billing systems, reconciliation, and financial documentation
Contribute to backlog reduction in a measurable way (e.g., number of records reviewed or corrected)
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate Accounting students will need to maintain a 2.5 GPA or above throughout the internship
Preferred
Enrolled in an accredited certificate, 2-year or 4-year program during their internship
Be enrolled in an academic program in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Public Administration, Project Management Economics or related a field
Coursework or Training In: Introductory and intermediate Accounting or Finance
Coursework or Training In: Business math or data analysis
Coursework or Training In: Spreadsheet tools (especially Microsoft Excel)
Coursework or Training In: ERP or billing systems
Strong proficiency in Excel (e.g., formulas, sorting/filtering, pivot tables)
Basic understanding of financial documents (invoices, statements, reconciliations)
Comfortable working with large datasets and maintaining accuracy
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to follow structured processes while asking thoughtful questions
Good communication skills—both written and verbal
Willingness to learn, take initiative, and work collaboratively with a team
Any experience in an office, customer service, or finance-related setting would be helpful
Benefits
Interns do not receive benefits but can obtain a subsidized ORCA pass and accrue sick time that can be used after 90 days of employment.
Professional and educational development
Meaningful and educational opportunities that compliment your academic program.
Establish effective networking relationships with professional staff, which may be beneficial to future career development.
Access to City sponsored trainings and professional development modules.
Diverse array of work experiences, responsibilities, and opportunities to help make Seattle a great place to live, work, and play.
Working for the city builds your career and your community.
Commuting benefits including ORCA passes, car share discounts, and ride matches.
Paid sick and safe leave (after 90 days of employment).
Access to the City's Flash Mentorship program.
Company
City of Seattle
City of Seattle is a government website of all information and services related to city of Seattle.
Founded in 1851
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrew Lu
Chief Operating Officer - Finance and Administrative Services Department
Marco Lowe
Chief Operating Officer for the City of Seattle
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