Accounting/Finance Summer Intern

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) • Pullman, WA

2d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) is seeking motivated accounting or finance students who will be entering their senior year or working on a master's degree and are looking for a summer‑only internship in the Pullman/Moscow area. This program offers hands‑on experience through rotations in various groups within our Accounting and Finance department. Students will have the opportunity to develop professional skills while gaining exposure to areas such as accounts receivable, accounts payable, cost accounting, project accounting, and internal audit. We invite you to apply! As a Summer Accounting/Finance Intern, you may: Support work in cost accounting, tax, internal audit, consolidation accounting, business unit finance support, and/or project accounting. Perform journal entries, account analyses, reconciliations, document accounting processes, and assist with month‑end close activities and/or tax preparation tasks. Assist with preparing financial analyses, budgets, projections, product cost analyses, and other financial insights. Participate in research and planning based on generally accepted accounting principles and/or current tax laws. Contribute to special projects within the Accounting and Finance department. This opportunity might be for you if you: Are currently pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance at an accredited institution and are entering your senior year. Are seeking a full‑time summer-only internship. Are motivated, self‑directed, and eager to learn. Have strong writing, documentation, and communication skills. Work well both independently and within a team environment. Can successfully complete a background check. Can pass required drug testing. Location Information — Pullman, WA SEL’s corporate headquarters is located in Eastern Washington, where you’ll enjoy an outstanding quality of life. Pullman offers small‑town charm, open space, minimal traffic, and easy access to outdoor recreation across nearby mountains, rivers, and forests. The community is also home to excellent schools and universities. Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support our interns. School matters. SEL managers work with their interns to arrange flexible schedules that accommodate classes and studying while working part-time during the school year. We challenge and rely on our interns to contribute high-quality work that adds value to our company and gives you an advantage with real-world experiences when seeking jobs after graduation. We aim to bring great talent to SEL and although not guaranteed, interns are frequently hired for full-time roles upon graduation. Ask our team about other intern benefits including wellness resources, community connection, and kickstarting retirement savings. Pay Range Data ($21.50 - $24.25 per hour) Our intern pay is determined based on the internship role (the work you would be doing) and your year in school (when you plan to graduate). Talk to your recruiter if you are curious about the rate for your year in school. Communication with Applicants We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [email protected]. SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled. SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

Requirements

• Are currently pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance at an accredited institution and are entering your senior year.
• Are seeking a full‑time summer-only internship.
• Are motivated, self‑directed, and eager to learn.
• Have strong writing, documentation, and communication skills.
• Work well both independently and within a team environment.
• Can successfully complete a background check.
• Can pass required drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Support work in cost accounting, tax, internal audit, consolidation accounting, business unit finance support, and/or project accounting.
• Perform journal entries, account analyses, reconciliations, document accounting processes, and assist with month‑end close activities and/or tax preparation tasks.
• Assist with preparing financial analyses, budgets, projections, product cost analyses, and other financial insights.
• Participate in research and planning based on generally accepted accounting principles and/or current tax laws.
• Contribute to special projects within the Accounting and Finance department.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Superior benefits.
• Inspiring work.
• People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners.
• We welcome you to learn more about how we support our interns.
• School matters. SEL managers work with their interns to arrange flexible schedules that accommodate classes and studying while working part-time during the school year.
• We challenge and rely on our interns to contribute high-quality work that adds value to our company and gives you an advantage with real-world experiences when seeking jobs after graduation.
• We aim to bring great talent to SEL and although not guaranteed, interns are frequently hired for full-time roles upon graduation.
• Ask our team about other intern benefits including wellness resources, community connection, and kickstarting retirement savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern