The candidate must be an undergraduate accounting student with a GPA of 2.5 or above, enrolled in an accredited program, and have a solid understanding of accounting principles. They should also have strong attention to detail, quick learning abilities, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Excel.

The General Accounting Intern at the City of Seattle's Seattle City Light will be responsible for maintaining current and well-documented account reconciliations, completing assigned journal entries and variance analysis within monthly closing schedules, documenting key processes and identifying efficiencies, assisting in creating annual reports and supporting schedules, and conducting accounting research for identified issues and transactions.

Accounting & Tax

United States

Seattle

Large

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City of Seattle

<ul><li>The Accounting Intern will learn from hands-on experience with accounting processes, procedures, controls, documentation, accounting standards, research of emerging issues, financial reporting and analysis, and account reconciliations, as well as electric utility-specific guidelines and standards. From skills learned at City Light the student can gain a more concrete understanding of theoretical textbook knowledge by observing its practical application. This understanding can be applied to college assignments, as well as enabling the student to be well-prepared to study and sit for the CPA exam. Also, strong foundation in accounting skills will be gained that will be beneficial to student’s accounting career and possibly at City Light.</li></ul>Learning Objectives Include:<ul><li>Exposure to full-year accounting cycle.</li><li>Experience with annual external audit.</li><li>Gained familiarity with internal auditing including internal controls.</li><li>Exposure to both governmental and electric utility-specific accounting practices.</li><li>Will learn the processes involved in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement preparation and analysis.</li><li>Will work with multiple CPAs who can provide guidance on test preparation and certifications.</li><li>Participation in writing and updating of department policies and procedures.</li></ul>

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Undergraduate

The Accounting Intern will learn from hands-on experience with accounting processes, procedures, controls, documentation, accounting standards, research of emerging issues, financial reporting and analysis, and account reconciliations, as well as electric utility-specific guidelines and standards. From skills learned at City Light the student can gain a more concrete understanding of theoretical textbook knowledge by observing its practical application. This understanding can be applied to college assignments, as well as enabling the student to be well-prepared to study and sit for the CPA exam. Also, strong foundation in accounting skills will be gained that will be beneficial to student’s accounting career and possibly at City Light.Learning Objectives Include:Exposure to full-year accounting cycle.Experience with annual external audit.Gained familiarity with internal auditing including internal controls.Exposure to both governmental and electric utility-specific accounting practices.Will learn the processes involved in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement preparation and analysis.Will work with multiple CPAs who can provide guidance on test preparation and certifications.Participation in writing and updating of department policies and procedures.

General Accounting Intern - Seattle City Light

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City of Seattle

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