City of Seattle · 5 hours ago
General Accounting Intern
Seattle, WA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$29.30/hr - $29.30/hrCity of Seattle is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities, recognized for its commitment to energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. The General Accounting Intern will gain hands-on experience with accounting processes, procedures, and financial reporting while supporting the General Accounting unit within Seattle City Light.
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Responsibilities
Prepare assigned reconciliations. Goal is to maintain account reconciliations current and well documented. Objective is for completion of account reconciliations two weeks after monthly closing
Prepare assigned journal entries. Goal is to ensure assigned journal entries are completed and well documented. Objective is for completion within the monthly closing schedule
Perform assigned variance analysis. Goal is to ensure assigned variance analyses are researched and well documented. Objective is to complete within a week after monthly closing and to assist in identifying issues and possible adjustments
Perform assigned documentation of procedures. Goal is to document key processes and maintain current. Objective is to identify efficiencies in daily operations
Assist in creation of annual report and supporting schedules
Perform assigned accounting research for issues and transactions that are identified. Goal is to ensure accounting issues are identified and researched. Objective is to ensure Seattle City Light accounting issues and related policies are well documented that ensures passing audit scrutiny
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, Economics or related field
Experience with Microsoft products – most notably Excel, additionally Word, Email, Teams
Strong Excel skills
Solid basic understanding of accounting principles
Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills
Are a sophomore or above at the start of the internship
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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