Accounting Intern

Salary: $20.00 HourlyLocation : Tacoma, WAJob Type: Intern/ No BenefitsJob Number: 727Department: FinanceOpening Date: 03/04/2026Closing Date: 4/30/2026 11:59 PM PacificFLSA: Non-ExemptBargaining Unit: POT NONAnticipated Starting Salary: Undergraduate students: $20.00/hour Graduate students: $25.00/hour Job SummaryThis internship will support accounting team during Budget, CIP preparation, and help with backfill during the Yardi replacement assessment/project and Maximo integration/data validation and inventory reconciliations. This position will engage with all aspects of full-cycle accounting to include transaction processing, journal entries and account reconciliations as well as the preparation and analysis of financial managerial reporting. This will be a great opportunity for someone to have exposure to an entire financial operation and understand how an organization depends on this critical work. This internship is expected to start on or around June 1st for up to 3 months. Hours will be Monday-Friday, between 8 am and 5 pm. Expected to work up to 24 hours a week. Essential FunctionsApplicants must be enrolled in an accredited four-year college, university or enrolled in an accredited graduate school. Coursework and interest in accounting, and related fields is preferred. Applicants must be proficient in Microsoft Office software applications. Strong oral and written communication skills and comfort with numbers and quantitative reasoning are necessary. Experience with Microsoft Excel is preferred. This position requires a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work with supervision from a variety of subject matter experts. Required Education and ExperienceAll individuals offered an internship must provide acceptable proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Proof will be required prior to starting.Intern must be able to successfully complete a background investigation which may include driving record review. Additional Requirements In the cover letter, the applicant must clearly describe the following:Why are you interested in the internship?What specific skills can you contribute to the internship?What are your future career goals and how will this internship help you in reaching those goals?Only applications which are complete and meet the qualifications and requirements identified in this announcement may be considered for interview.CompensationUndergraduate students: $20.00/hourGraduate students: $25.00/hour This individual must demonstrate a caring customer service attitude, a strong commitment to operational excellence, and dedication to the organization's core values: Integrity & Transparency; Excellence; Adaptability; Stewardship; Teamwork & Partnerships; and Health & Safety. The Port seeks candidates who will embrace and model these values both internally and externally, and who understand what it means to carry out these values in their everyday work. We value individuals who also bring an impeccable work ethic, honesty, and integrity, and who consistently exhibit enthusiasm, energy, and a drive to succeed.In accordance with the Immigration Control and Reform Act of 1986, all persons offered employment must provide acceptable proof of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Proof will be required prior to employment.Candidate must be able to successfully complete a background investigation. Candidate must also be able to obtain/maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), which is a program managed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Information on this program can be viewed .Unless altered by an applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or by a written employment agreement signed by an employee and the Executive Director, the conditions of employment for this position are 'at-will', which means that either the Port or an employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason not prohibited by law. No supervisor, manager, or director of the Port, other than Executive Director, has the authority to alter these employment conditions.THE PORT OF TACOMA IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A WORKPLACE THAT IS FREE FROM ILLEGAL DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT. WE ADHERE TO ALL APPLICABLE STATE AND FEDERAL ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS. This positions is not eligible for benefits.01 Are you currently enrolled in an accredited technical school, four-year college or university, or an accredited graduate school? Yes No 02 Have you attached a cover letter clearly describing: 1. Why you are interested in the internship? 2. What specific skills can you contribute to the internship? 3. What are your future career goals and how will this internship help you in reaching those goals? Yes No 03 How did you hear about this internship opportunity? If you were referred by an employee or other person, please specify who referred you. 04 What are your available dates and hours per week? (Example: June 15-September 30, 30 hours per week.) Required Question

Created: 2026-04-02