Intern II (Admin and Finance)

King County, WA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

King County's Health Sciences Division is offering a finance intern position aimed at undergraduate students. The role provides hands-on learning in public sector financial management, with exposure to diverse funding sources and practical experience in budgeting, fund tracking, and financial reporting.

Interns work under close mentorship, contributing to meaningful public health initiatives and gaining a pathway into public service finance within a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be students enrolled in an undergraduate program, majoring in accounting, finance, or public administration.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Foundational understanding of budgeting, expense tracking, and fund accounting.
• Interest in public service finance within healthcare/public health initiatives.
• Curiosity and initiative navigating complex funding structures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tracking and managing multiple funding sources, including federal, state, and local grants.
• Support preparation of financial reports, reconciliations, and budget summaries.
• Perform data entry, spreadsheet maintenance, and analysis tasks in Excel or other financial tools.
• Collaborate with team members to streamline financial workflows and ensure compliance with funding guidelines.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions on fiscal planning and program funding.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Curiosity

Learning mindset

Education

Undergraduate student (Accounting/Finance/Public Admin)

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

SUMMARY

This position is currently open to current students enrolled in higher education. This position works with the Administrative and Finance Unit in the Division of Health Sciences. The Division itself works on various topics including, tobacco, cannabis issues, and overdose prevention. The Division also includes data analysis, epidemiology, and assessment functions that are non-infectious disease-related. This finance intern position with Seattle King County's Health Sciences Division offers a unique opportunity to explore the financial workings of the public sector in a real-world setting. The division manages a diverse array of funding sources, including federal, state, settlement funds, and local streams, making it an ideal environment for developing practical skills in fund management and public finance. Interns will gain hands-on experience supporting budgeting, reporting, and analysis while learning how financial strategies are implemented to support public health initiatives. What makes this opportunity stand out is the dynamic and inclusive team culture. Interns receive close mentorship from experienced finance professionals and are encouraged to contribute to meaningful work that impacts the broader community. For candidates, this internship represents more than a resume builder, it's a launchpad into public service finance, with exposure to complex fund structures and a collaborative environment that values growth, curiosity, and purpose. The Finance Intern will support the Health Sciences Division in a hands-on learning role focused on public sector financial management. This position offers exposure to a wide range of funding sources including federal, state, settlement, and local streams as well as and provides practical experience in budgeting, fund tracking, and financial reporting. It’s an ideal opportunity for a student or early career professional looking to build foundational skills while contributing to impactful public health initiatives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

NOTE

Interns typically start at step one of the pay range.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures. The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all - in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts. We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities. To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx.

Job Duties

• Assist in tracking and managing multiple funding sources, including federal, state, and local grants.
• Support preparation of financial reports, reconciliations, and budget summaries.
• Perform data entry, spreadsheet maintenance, and analysis tasks in Excel or other financial tools.
• Collaborate with team members to streamline financial workflows and ensure compliance with funding guidelines.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions on fiscal planning and program funding.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Applicants must be students enrolled in an undergraduate program, majoring in accounting, finance, or public administration.
• A strong candidate will have experience with Microsoft products and some understanding of finance. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Outlook, and Teams, with the ability to manage and interpret financial data using spreadsheets and digital communication tools.
• A foundational understanding of financial principles and practices, such as budgeting, expense tracking, and fund accounting—either through coursework, previous internships, or project-based experience.
• A strong interest in public service finance, particularly within the context of healthcare or public health initiatives.
• Curiosity and initiative when navigating complex funding structures, including federal, state, and local funding sources.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to support clear reporting and collaboration within a team-oriented environment.
• A proactive mindset and eagerness to contribute to projects that support community well-being and fiscal transparency.

Supplemental Information

Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.

King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

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