College Intern - Accounting

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. 

• A student - 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.
• 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.  
• Knowledgeable - You possess broad based accounting knowledge and understanding of accounting principles.  
• Team Player - You’re able to work with a diverse group of individuals and possess the ability to work in a productive, team-oriented environment.  
• Organized - You possess strong analytical, organizational, time management skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.  
• Desired - We hope you have knowledge and experience with financial software residing in a web-based architecture. Experience with PeopleSoft applications is preferred.