Summer Accounting Intern

Job Description

Intern – Accounting (Summer 2027) | Itron, Inc.

The Tone:
This is a hybrid internship at Itron, Inc., located in Liberty Lake, WA, for Summer 2027. Itron is a company dedicated to innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage essential resources like energy and water, working to create a more resourceful world for today and tomorrow. This role is crucial as it offers hands-on experience in corporate accounting, financial operations, and process improvement initiatives. The intern will support key business activities and continuous improvement efforts, directly contributing to the company’s mission to transform how the world manages essential services.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: Hybrid – Liberty Lake, WA
• Pay: $15.87–$44.23 hourly
• Mission: This person will gain broad insight into professional accounting careers while supporting key business activities and continuous improvement efforts, specifically by contributing to month-end close activities, data validation, and process automation for corporate accounting operations.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, SAP, Oracle, Workday, Alteryx, MS Copilot

What You’ll Actually Do
• Assist: Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Validate: Perform data validation and support documentation for audit and compliance.
• Improve: Participate in process improvement initiatives, including the automation of routine accounting tasks.
• Analyze: Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests.
• Document: Document procedures and contribute to knowledge-sharing efforts to develop an understanding of multiple accounting functions, with a focus on manufacturing processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an Entry-Level internship requiring candidates to be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, having completed at least two years of college coursework. The role is designed to provide broad insight into professional accounting careers.
• Experience: No specific prior professional experience is explicitly required, but candidates must demonstrate strong attention to detail and organizational skills. A basic understanding of core accounting principles is also essential for success in this role.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications is a fundamental requirement. Candidates must also possess professional communication and problem-solving skills, alongside the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Bonus: Prior experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday is preferred, as is familiarity with automation tools and AI use like Alteryx or MS Copilot. Relevant coursework in financial reporting, auditing, accounting fundamentals, and data analytics is a plus. An expressed interest in pursuing CPA certification or long-term accounting career goals is also beneficial.