Summer Accounting Intern

Job Description

DaVita Accounting Intern | DaVita Kidney Care

The Tone:
This is a temporary internship for the 2027 Summer Accounting Intern program at DaVita Kidney Care, located in Federal Way, Washington. DaVita is a prominent kidney care organization offering a wide array of career opportunities across its accounting departments, including Tax Accounting, Core Accounting, Financial Reporting, Revenue Accounting, and Auditing. The company strives to foster a community-first environment, ensuring teammates feel a strong sense of belonging. This role is crucial for motivated, detail-oriented, and highly dependable individuals who are eager to learn, as it provides a valuable opportunity to contribute to key projects and gain direct insights into the daily operations of diverse accounting functions within a team setting.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person – Federal Way, WA
• Pay: $23–$45 hourly
• Mission: To contribute to essential accounting projects and gain valuable insights into departmental operations.
• Tech Stack: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Compliance: Prepare detailed state corporate income/franchise tax returns and their supporting workpapers, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Payment Management: Calculate and prepare quarterly estimated tax payments, contributing to the company’s financial planning and compliance.
• Financial Record Keeping: Assist with critical account reconciliations and help maintain precise financial records and documentation across various accounting functions.
• Auditing and Standards: Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly audits of transactions objectively according to department policies, and ensure strict compliance with revenue recognition standards.
• Stakeholder Communication: Engage in timely correspondence with taxing jurisdictions to proactively resolve disputes and filing issues, and provide clear responses to auditor questions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an entry-level position requiring active enrollment in an accredited college or university, pursuing either a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Experience: Candidates must possess intermediate computer skills, demonstrating proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. A key requirement is the ability to effectively construct and maintain complex spreadsheets.
• Skills: Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to meet goals independently and collaboratively within a team environment, coupled with proven multi-tasking capabilities. Furthermore, the role requires effective collaboration with other functional areas to support the overall DaVita Mission, with performance and behavior consistently reflecting DaVita’s Core Values.
• Bonus: A strong interest in pursuing a professional certification such as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is preferred.