Summer Accounting Intern

Job Description

DaVita Accounting Intern | DaVita Kidney Care

The Tone:
This is a temporary internship at DaVita Kidney Care, located in Federal Way, Washington. DaVita is a 40,488-person organization offering a variety of career opportunities across its accounting departments. This role is crucial for contributing to key accounting projects and gaining valuable insights into the day-to-day operations of various accounting functions. The intern will help maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with critical standards.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary (Summer 2027)
• Location: In-person Federal Way, Washington
• Pay: $23.00 – $45.00 hourly
• Team: Across various accounting departments, working with skilled professionals.
• Mission: To contribute to key accounting projects and ensure accurate financial record-keeping and compliance.
• Tech Stack: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Preparation: Prepare state corporate income/franchise tax returns and associated workpapers, including quarterly estimated tax payment calculations.
• Dispute Resolution: Correspond with taxing jurisdictions to resolve disputes and prepare audit responses to auditor questions.
• Financial Record Management: Assist with account reconciliations and help maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Compliance & Auditing: Ensure compliance with revenue recognition standards and perform daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly audits of transactions.
• Support & Collaboration: Plan, schedule, and facilitate meetings and teambuilding activities, and respond to customer requests in a timely manner.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting. This is an entry-level position.
• Experience: Intermediate computer skills are required, with demonstrated proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, including the ability to construct and maintain spreadsheets.
• Skills: Detail-oriented, highly dependable, eager to learn within a team environment, capable of meeting goals individually and in a team, and possessing demonstrated multi-tasking ability.
• Bonus: Interest in pursuing a professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or CFE is preferred.