Accounting Intern

Job Description

About Company

McKinstry is an organization committed to innovating to reduce waste and climate harm within the built environment, aiming to create a lasting impact and build a thriving planet. They address critical issues such as climate change, affordability, and equity crises through their integrated services.

McKinstry’s core areas of operation include:
• Renewables and energy services
• Engineering and design
• Construction and facility services

The company seeks “big thinkers, problem solvers, and collaborative mindsets” who are passionate about sustainability. McKinstry offers the B.L.U.E. (Build, Learn, Understand, Enrich) Summer Internship Program, which is designed to inspire imagination, guide careers with purpose, and provide interns with integral, hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities to evaluate potential career paths within the industry.

McKinstry is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to various protected characteristics. They are also a drug-free workplace, and employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, signing a Confidentiality Agreement, and successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

About the Accounting Intern Job

This posting is for an Accounting Intern located in Seattle, WA, joining McKinstry’s team for the Summer 2026 season. The internship is promoted by Lensa, a career site that redirects applicants to McKinstry’s official application portal.

The internship offers a chance to gain real-world experience in an accounting department, contributing to a company focused on sustainability and making a significant impact on the built environment. The hourly rate for this role is $22/hr.

Key Responsibilities of the Accounting Intern will include:
• Preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reports, and other tasks related to the accounting close process.
• Assisting with billing and accounts receivable functions.
• Reviewing budget-to-actual variances and performing fluctuation analysis.
• Documenting processes, internal controls, and workflows.
• Gathering necessary audit documentation.
• Providing support for technology implementations within the accounting department.

Required Qualifications for the Accounting Intern:
• Educational Pursuit: Must be pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a business-related field.
• Academic Standing: Sophomore student standing or higher is preferred.
• Coursework: Must have successfully completed lower-level financial and managerial accounting courses.
• Availability: Must be available for the Summer 2026 term (May/June start until August/September, depending on school schedule), with part-time availability after the summer preferred.
• Age Requirement: Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Organizational Skills: Must be detail-oriented, well-organized, and possess excellent follow-up skills.
• Work Ethic: Must be self-motivated, capable of multi-tasking, and able to work independently.
• Technical Proficiency: Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Candidates are encouraged to apply if they are passionate about sustainability and eager to help solve critical industry and client problems alongside the McKinstry team.