Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern | STCU

The Tone:
This is an internship role at STCU, located in Liberty Lake, WA. STCU is consistently rated one of the top-performing credit unions in the nation and has been recognized as one of Fortune Magazine’s Great Places to Work. We seek employees who are dedicated to serving others, are lifelong learners, committed to working hard, have a fun-loving attitude, and desire to make a difference in our members’ lives. This role is crucial for supporting our day-to-day financial operations, contributing to the accuracy and efficiency of our accounting department, and upholding our commitment to being a force for good in the community.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship / Early Career
• Type: Part-time (20-40 hours per week)
• Location: In-person, Liberty Lake, WA

• Team: Works closely with the accounting team
• Mission: To support daily financial operations and ensure the accuracy and efficiency of the accounting department through hands-on experience and process contributions.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Processing: Process accounts payable transactions, assist with employee expense reimbursements, and process corporate credit cards.
• Financial Reconciliation: Perform daily reconciliations of key general ledger accounts.
• Transaction Oversight: Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner, investigating discrepancies and supporting resolution efforts.
• Record Management: Assist with data entry, document organization, and maintain financial records in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Operational Collaboration: Collaborate with team members across departments, respond to basic inquiries, and contribute to process improvement initiatives where appropriate.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in a local college for the entirety of the internship, of at least junior standing (Masters students accepted), and pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Possess a basic understanding of accounting principles including debits/credits, general ledger, and reconciliations.
• Experience: This is a 3+ month internship opportunity.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in data entry and analysis, ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, strong organizational and problem-solving skills, effective written and verbal communication skills, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Bonus: Demonstrates professionalism, reliability, and a willingness to learn.