Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.

This internship position is within the Accounts Payable Unit for Seattle City Light. The intern will work with the Accounts Payable Manager, Accountant, and staff in support of the accounting functions and payment processing that are required of the work group. The intern will have the opportunity to be responsible for a defined set of tasks and work products, including account reconciliation, processing of payment requests, developing databases and reports while gaining first-hand knowledge and working experience in accounts payable and accounting environment. This position reports to the AP Accountant.

Learning Objectives Include:
 

• Skills and abilities relating to the accounting profession.
• Demonstration of working effectively in a fast-pace working environment and working effectively in teams.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills in designing, developing, and implementation of reports for management.
• Demonstrated skills in the preparation and analysis of work unit metric.
   

Job Responsibilities

Here is more about what you'll be doing:
 

• Account reconciliations (Due the 15th of each month)
• Processing payment requests
• Maintaining accounting records
• Metric reporting (due each Thursday)
• Other special duties and small projects as assigned (Example: Design and implementation of the Accounts Payable SharePoint site).
   

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Accounting Students: Undergraduate Accounting students will need to maintain a 2.5 GPA or above throughout the internship.

Preferred Areas Of Study
 

• Enrolled in an accredited certificate, 2-year or 4-year program during their internship.
• Enrolled in an academic program in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
   

Desired Qualifications

You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:
 

• Be a sophomore, junior or senior student at the start of the internship.
• Completed a credited course in Excel.
• Has an understanding of T-accounts and general ledger.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
   

Additional Information

The full salary range for this position is $24.78 to $24.78 per hour.

Application Process

To complete your application, submit the online form with the following attachments:
 

• Resume
• Cover letter explaining how your coursework, activities, and experience qualify you for this internship
• Your unofficial transcript - including current coursework, next term registration (if available at the time of application), and cumulative GPA
   

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Internship Duration and Hours: Year-long: The time frame of the internship is May 2024-May 2025 (semester schools) or June 2024-June 2025 (quarter schools). The candidate can work up to 40 hours/week during the summer and up to 20 hours/week when classes are in session. Work hours will be flexible to accommodate intern's academic schedule.

Hybrid Work: The City has the expectation that interns will be readily available to report to onsite work in Seattle when operational needs require, in accordance with guidance from the Mayor of Seattle and Seattle City Light Return to Office policies.

Interns must have a Washington State address and live in Washington State at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment.

Benefits: Interns do not receive benefits but can obtain a subsidized ORCA pass and accrue sick time that can be used after 90 days of employment.

Background Check: Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17 and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3. A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers.

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