SEATAC, Washington, United States Looking for Accounting Intern at temporary Full Time

Full Job Description

Lynden Incorporated is seeking an Accounting Intern to
work as part of our SeaTac based team.  Join Lynden
Incorporated for a fun learning experience. This is a paid internship;
you will generally work 40 hours per week for a period of 10-12 weeks
during the summer. This position is non safety sensitive. Our
internship program offers you opportunities to network and learn
through:

• Participating in tours at the different Lynden
  Operating Companies.
• Informational lunches with Lynden
  executives including Operations, Marketing, HR, Legal, Finance and
  Company Presidents.
• Assisting with organizing the Lynden
  summer barbeque and other employee events.
• Intern team
  building activities.
• Group and team-related projects include
  presenting to our group of executives.

Who we
are:  

Lynden is a family-owned transportation and
logistics company that allows our customers to balance speed and
budget by shipping via air, land, or sea. As a corporate office with
about 200 employees, we support 20 sister companies with over 2,500
employees.

We encourage
you to apply and bring your expertise to:

• Reconcile accounts
  and financial records by performing research, documenting account and
  record status, and correcting entries, if needed.
• Complete
  various journal entries as needed. 
• Research or enter
  information on the computer to assist various departments, inquire on
  or update accounts, facilitate replies to customers or vendors,
  prepare bills, receipts, checks, or other documents.
• Assist
  with federal, state, and local transaction-based tax returns. 
• Provide phone support, interacting with other employees,
  customers, and vendors.
• Map and document business
  processes.
• Assist with projects on an as-needed basis such
  as organizing information, presenting information, creating documents,
  working on company’s SharePoint sites, developing training modules or
  training documentation, etc.
• May be required to facilitate
  meetings, gather information from various personnel and summarize
  information in a clear, logical format.
   

What we need from you:

• Currently enrolled
  in undergraduate accounting or finance program and have at least one
  year of college with some course work in accounting, business, or
  finance. 
• Must have strong Excel skills and be familiar
  with Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• PowerPoint, SharePoint,
  and Tableau experience is appreciated.
   

What you need to know:  

• We work in a casual
  office setting with an on-site gym.
• Easy access to Link
  Light Rail or free onsite parking.
• Our atmosphere is
  enjoyable and results-driven but focused on balancing personal life,
  health, and well-being.

• This
  position is minimum of 4 days in office.

What’s in it for you:

• 401(k) with 50% of
  the first 6% contributed matched + additional annual retirement
  contribution.
• Paid Sick Leave.
• Employee
  assistance program – at no cost to you.
• Transportation
  reimbursement program.

Fine Print:

All offers of employment are contingent upon the
completion of a satisfactory background and pre-employment drug
screen, excluding marijuana where prohibited by law.  Random drug
testing is required for all Lynden Incorporated employees, excluding
marijuana from non-safety sensitive positions in Washington.

Lynden Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer. 

Lynden does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or
military status, citizenship or immigration status, age, national
origin, the presence of any physical, mental, or sensory disability,
gender identity, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic
violence, sexual assault, or stalking, political ideology, or any
other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Veterans and underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply.
Job description available upon request.