Accounting Intern
Job Description
Position Overview
Thank you for your interest in interning with McKinstry! We are proud and excited to offer summer internships for 2026 across several of our office locations and are currently seeking an Accounting Intern to join our team in Seattle, WA. McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet. Our B.L.U.E. (Build, Learn, Understand, Enrich) Summer Internship Program is purposefully designed to inspire your imagination and guide your career with hands-on experience, mentorship, and a healthy dose of fun.
Location: Seattle, WA
Salary: $22/hr
Schedule: Summer 2026 internship (May/June start until August/September)
Education: Pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related (Sophomore or higher preferred)
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reports, and other accounting-close tasks
- Assist with billing and accounts receivable
- Review budget-to-actual variances and perform fluctuations analysis
- Document processes, internal controls, and workflows
- Gather audit documentation
- Support in technology implementations
Required Qualifications
- Must be pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related
- Must have completed lower-level financial and managerial accounting courses
- Availability in Summer 2026 (May/June start until August/September) with part-time availability after summer preferred
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented, well organized, and possess excellent follow-up skills
- Self-motivated, able to multi–task, and work independently
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)