Summer Accounting Intern: Data, Recs & Process Automation

Itron, Inc.; Liberty Lake (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internships

On-site two days per week

Job summary

Itron, Inc. is seeking a motivated Summer Accounting Intern to join our team in Liberty Lake, WA.

This internship offers hands-on experience in corporate accounting, financial operations, and process improvement initiatives, with structured training, mentorship, and real-world accounting projects. The intern will contribute to month-end close activities, assist with reconciliations and data validation, and support automation initiatives to improve accounting processes.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field and completion of at least two years of college coursework
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close activities including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Perform data validation and support documentation for audit and compliance
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, including automation of routine accounting tasks
• Collaborate with accounting team members to identify efficiency opportunities
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests
• Document procedures and contribute to knowledge-sharing efforts
• Develop an understanding of multiple accounting functions with a focus on manufacturing processes

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excel

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Professional communication

Education

Pursuing bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Workday)

Job description

Itron, Inc. is seeking a motivated Summer Accounting Intern to join our team in Liberty Lake, WA.

This internship offers hands-on experience in corporate accounting, financial operations, and process improvement initiatives, with structured training, mentorship, and real-world accounting projects. The intern will contribute to month-end close activities, assist with reconciliations and data validation, and support automation initiatives to improve accounting processes.