Graduate Intern - Capital Asset Data Quality & Controls

Port of Seattle • Seattle, WA

15h

About The Position

This is a year-long internship (part-time during the academic school year and full-time during the summer) to support the Port’s ongoing work to strengthen data quality, standardize financial information, and enhance core accounting and asset management processes. This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in driving innovation, leveraging technology, workflow documentation, internal controls alignment, and reporting. The intern will collaborate with general accounting, capital services, and technology teams to improve data consistency and support operational readiness for key asset management initiatives.

Requirements

• A Student – You must be currently enrolled in a Master’s program or a recent graduate (< 1 year ago) in a degree program such as business administration, accounting/finance, information management, or a related discipline and has an enthusiasm for analytics.
• Committed to Equity - 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.
• Analytical – You have strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective Communicator – You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative – You can work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Technologically Proficient – You demonstrate interest in finance, technology, and digital innovation.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio) and data analytics tools (i.e. Tableau) is preferred.
• Prior experience or coursework related to finance, technology, or digital transformation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Standardize and enhance capital asset data by reviewing existing records, recommending consistent data attributes, and supporting updates within the asset management system.
• Document and evaluate accounting and capital asset workflows, mapping them to internal controls and identifying opportunities for process alignment and improvement.
• Develop and refine Tableau reports and dashboards to support accounting, capital services, and data governance efforts.
• Support the physical asset inventory process by compiling results, validating data, and ensuring alignment with asset management standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and prepare clear summaries of findings, requirements, and project progress to support cross-functional initiatives.
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing project progress, findings, and recommendations for key stakeholders.
• Other projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees