College Intern - Accounting

Port of Seattle • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

This is a full-time summer and part-time school year internship opportunity expected to last one year. This internship position will help the Accounts Payable section with a focus in the Accounting and Financial Reporting department.
Some of your essential duties include:
Performing a wide variety of accounts payable functions including, but not limited to: processing vendor invoices, verifying accuracy and proper approvals, matching invoices to purchase orders, and ensuring timely payments.
Preparing and processing payment runs (checks, ACH, wire transfers), maintaining vendor records, and resolving invoice discrepancies through communication with vendors and internal departments.
Assisting with month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, accruals, and maintaining accurate financial records.
Supporting audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries related to accounts payable transactions.
Performing special projects and other duties as needed.

Requirements

• You must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or a recent graduate (< 1 year ago) in a degree program such as accounting, finance, or related field.
• You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• You possess broad based accounting knowledge and understanding of accounting principles.
• You’re able to work with a diverse group of individuals and possess the ability to work in a productive, team-oriented environment.
• You possess strong analytical, organizational, time management skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• We hope you have knowledge and experience with financial software residing in a web-based architecture.
• Experience with PeopleSoft applications is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing a wide variety of accounts payable functions including, but not limited to: processing vendor invoices, verifying accuracy and proper approvals, matching invoices to purchase orders, and ensuring timely payments.
• Preparing and processing payment runs (checks, ACH, wire transfers), maintaining vendor records, and resolving invoice discrepancies through communication with vendors and internal departments.
• Assisting with month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, accruals, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Supporting audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries related to accounts payable transactions.
• Performing special projects and other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees