Intern - Accounts Payable

Join our team! The Procurement & Payables Section is looking for an Intern to assist the Accounts Payable Team.  This position will work in the Procurement and Accounts Payable Section, with an opportunity to gain valuable Finance experience and knowledge about Accounts Payable (AP) by working with the AP Team to develop and update Standard Work procedures and also assist with analyzing unclaimed property items and assist with archiving records. 

This position is estimated to be 20 to 40 hours a week and will last until August 31, 2018.

Wage Information
Intern II: $16.59-$21.03
Students currently enrolled in undergraduate school.
Intern III: $18.68-$23.68
Students currently enrolled in graduate school.

The Finance and Business Operations Division's mission is to provide timely, efficient and accurate accounting, procurement, treasury, payroll, benefits and small business services. We are actively seeking employees whose behavior is in alignment with our division's core values:

• Respect: We listen to and value others without judgment, and treat each other with mutual dignity and fairness. 
   
• Teamwork: We work together to foster open communication at all organizational levels, and emphasize collaboration and sharing of ideas to achieve common goals.
   
• Results: We hold ourselves accountable for delivering everyday excellence to our colleagues, customers and community.
   
• Innovation: We promote a creative environment where employees fearlessly and enthusiastically search for new ways to improve processes and our everyday work.

Potential for student learning in this internship:

• The intern will exercise skills in verbal and written communication, collaboration, procedure development and implementation, and will become familiar with the governmental and King County's Accounts Payable processing.
• The intern will improve communication and writing skills.
• The intern will improve understanding of standards and processes.
• The intern will gain knowledge in working on Unclaimed Property.

Example of intern responsibilities, under direct supervision: 

• Review standard work procedures and observe AP Staff to ensure accuracy of information gathered as it relates to procedures that exist in our databases.
• Assist with developing standardized tools and processes, including data and contract information.
• Identify any standard work procedures that need updating or documenting.
• Assist with internal/external communications about reports and databases.
• Help plan, organize, and attend meetings and training events as needed.
• Support internal updating data efforts as needed.
• Assist with Unclaimed Property project as needed.
• Assist with Records archiving as needed.

Internship requirements and qualifications:  

• Basic knowledge of the principles of Accounts Payable processes.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of software products used in an office environment, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Outlook.
• Self-motivated, flexible and able to work independently.
• Enrolled full time in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited university.

Other Position Information: This position is overtime-eligible. Our employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, and will allow for flexibility of hours and work schedule between Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.

The Application Process:
To be qualified for the internship opportunities, you must be a college student currently enrolled full-time or part-time for the 2018-2019 school year. You will need to provide proof of enrollment.

Applicants from this recruitment may be used to fill other internship opportunities.

A completed King County Application and answers to the supplemental questions (if applicable) are required. We highly recommend that you also provide a cover letter and resume.

If you have any questions, please contact Liz Wilson, HR Associate by e-mail at liz.wilson@kingcounty.gov or by phone at 206-477-2369. Connect with me on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/liz-wilson.  

Note: Online applications are preferred. However, if you cannot apply online, go to www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for other options.

If you need an accommodation in the recruitment process or an alternate format of this announcement, please inquire directly with the contact listed on the job announcement or the department's Human Resources Service Delivery Manager.