Accounting Intern

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 spring/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 a...