Summer Accounting Intern: Hands-On Finance & Process Automation

Itron; Washington; On-site; USD 22,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Itron seeks a motivated Summer Accounting Intern to gain hands-on experience in corporate accounting, financial operations, and process improvement. The role offers exposure to month-end close, reconciliations, data validation, and automation initiatives within a manufacturing-focused environment.

The internship emphasizes mentorship, structured training, and real-world accounting projects to develop skills and support key business activities while fostering future talent development.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with at least two years of college completed.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries and 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 opportunities for efficiency.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests.
• Document procedures and contribute to knowledge-sharing efforts.
• Develop understanding of multiple accounting functions with focus on manufacturing processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Accounting basics

Education

Pursuing bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Workday

Alteryx

MS Copilot

Job description

Itron seeks a motivated Summer Accounting Intern to gain hands-on experience in corporate accounting, financial operations, and process improvement. The role offers exposure to month-end close, reconciliations, data validation, and automation initiatives within a manufacturing-focused environment.

The internship emphasizes mentorship, structured training, and real-world accounting projects to develop skills and support key business activities while fostering future talent development.