Accounting Intern

Washington Hospitality Association; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Hospitality Association is seeking an Accounting Intern to support the Accounting team in routine functions within the Internal Operations Department, gaining hands-on experience in accounting processes and systems. The role reports to the Senior Accounting Manager and includes project work.

Key duties include data entry, processing transactions, assisting with billing, invoicing, deposits, and internal audits, plus helping analyze and improve department processes and SOPs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; accounting coursework preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Excel; familiarity with financial systems a plus.
• Strong, confidential handling of information and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry using accounting software and systems.
• Process accounting transactions accurately and by deadlines.
• Assist with billing, invoicing, deposits and internal auditing.
• Complete accounting project work as needed.
• Assist in analyzing and improving department processes and SOPs.
• Attend required trainings and internship activities.

Skills

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Process improvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accounting or Business coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Financial systems software

Job description

Description

The Accounting Intern supports the Accounting team to assist in the routine accounting functions of the Internal Operations Department, while gaining hands‑on experience in accounting processes and systems. This position additionally performs accounting project work according to department needs. The Accounting Intern reports to the Senior Accounting Manager.

Essential duties and responsibilities that include but are not limited to:

Primary

• Perform data entry tasks utilizing accounting software and systems.
• Process accounting transactions accurately and within established deadlines.
• Assist with other accounting processes as needed, including billing, invoicing, deposits, and internal auditing.
• Complete accounting project work as needed and assigned.
• Assist in analyzing and improving department processes and creating SOP's.
• Attend required training sessions and internship activities.

Department and Other Support

• Active participation in all-team meetings and activities.
• Provide collaboration for other Association teams as needed.
• Attend progress report and department meetings as required.
• Keep Outlook calendar up to date.

Requirements

Skills and Requirements

General

• Maintains confidentiality in matters that require discretion.
• Excellent organizational and task management skills.
• Clear and accessible written and oral communication.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to multi-task and shift priorities as needed.
• Proactive in analyzing and improving processes.
• Ability to work effectively and productively with a variety of individuals and teams.
• Flexible and comfortable adapting to changing processes and business needs.
• Conscientious with a high level of personal ethics.
• Displays a commitment to quality in all work.

Technical Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word and Outlook.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of and experience with financial systems software a plus.
• Ability to work with a variety of electronic devices including laptop, smart phone, and tablet.

Minimum Requirements and Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Degree or coursework in Accounting or Business preferred.

Physical/Mental Environment

• In‑person office attendance required.
• In‑person attendance required for trainings and All-Team staff events.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Regularly required to stand, walk and sit; use hands to handle objects and feel controls; reach; climb stairs; stoop; crouch; talk; listen; and vision capabilities that enable reading and viewing a computer screen. Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

This is a summary of the essential job functions and level of work performance for this position. This is not a complete list of all job duties and management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as business needs require and shall not be construed as a promise or contract of employment or of any specific duties.