Finance Intern

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks a motivated Finance Intern for our Spokane Valley, WA location. The internship offers hands-on rotations across Accounting and Finance, including tax, compliance, data systems, and process improvements.

Part-time during the school year and full-time in summer, with pay ranging from $21.50 to $24.25 per hour and strong emphasis on writing and collaboration. You must be a current student pursuing Accounting or Finance, commit to at least one year,

Qualifications

• Are a current student pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance at an accredited institution.
• Can commit to a minimum one-year internship, including the summer term.
• Are motivated, self-directed, and eager to learn.
• Have strong writing, documentation, and communication skills.
• Are able to work independently as well as cooperatively in a team environment.
• Are able to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Have background check results satisfactory to SEL.
• Have negative drug test result(s).

Responsibilities

• Support work in tax department preparing compliance, supporting documentation, and key metrics around business data and systems.
• Perform accounting functions, document processes, and assist with month-end close tasks.
• Work and collaborate with various stakeholders on projects, including system testing and data sharing.
• Communicate with internal customers to provide tax guidance and education.
• Participate in research aligned with current tax laws.
• Contribute to special projects within the Accounting and Finance department.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong writing

Team collaboration

Self-directed

Education

Pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) seeks motivated accounting or finance student for our Finance Intern position. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to work part‑time during the school year and full‑time during the summer in Spokane Valley, WA. This program offers hands‑on experience through rotations within various Accounting and Finance disciplines. Students gain exposure to tax accounting, compliance, data systems, process improvements, and more.

As a Finance Intern, a typical day might include the following:

• Support work in tax department preparing compliance, supporting documentation, and key metrics around business data and systems.
• Perform accounting functions, document processes, and assist with month‑end close tasks.
• Work and collaborate with various stakeholders on projects, including system testing and data sharing.
• Communicate with internal customers to provide tax guidance and education.
• Participate in research aligned with current tax laws.
• Contribute to special projects within the Accounting and Finance department.

This job might be for you if you:

• Are a current student pursuing a degree in Accounting or Finance at an accredited institution.
• Can commit to a minimum one‑year internship, including the summer term.
• Are motivated, self‑directed, and eager to learn.
• Have strong writing, documentation, and communication skills.
• Are able to work independently as well as cooperatively in a team environment.
• Are able to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities.
• Have background check results satisfactory to SEL.
• Have negative drug test result(s).

Location Information: Spokane Valley, WA-This position is located in Spokane Valley, WA, where you are minutes from a vast array of outdoor activities to enjoy. Beautiful lakes, rivers, and mountains with dozens of hiking trails and miles of biking trails to choose from. A small‑town feel, but just minutes from downtown entertainment, dining and shopping in both Spokane, WA and nearby Coeur d'Alene, ID. The perfect place to live if you want the best of both worlds -- small town feel with a little city.

Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners.

School matters. SEL managers work with their interns to arrange flexible schedules that accommodate classes and studying while working part‑time during the school year. We challenge and rely on our interns to contribute high‑quality work that adds value to our company and gives you an advantage with real‑world experiences when seeking jobs after graduation. We aim to bring great talent to SEL and although not guaranteed, interns are frequently hired for full‑time roles upon graduation. Ask our team about other intern benefits including wellness resources, community connection, and kickstarting retirement savings.

Pay Range: ($21.50 - $24.25 per hour)* Our intern pay is determined based on the internship role (the work you would be doing) and your year in school (when you plan to graduate). Talk to your recruiter if you are curious about the rate for your year in school.

SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost.

A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.