Accounting Intern

ACCOUNTING INTERN

This position is NOT eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Kwik Lok has been producing a product that most of us have depended on our entire lives – the clip that closes your produce and loaves of bread to keep them fresh! We’re an OEM and consumer product manufacturer, focused on sustainability, continuous improvement, and innovation. Kwik Lok is a 3rd generation, family-owned company headquartered in Yakima, WA with 8 offices and 6 plants worldwide. We are a mid-size company delivering our product to almost 100 countries.

We know that people are looking for jobs that are a better fit in their lives right now. Here are a few pieces of information that might help you decide whether Kwik Lok is a good fit for you:

• Inclusive culture: Kwik Lok is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion to increase the success of our employees and customers. We want every person to feel part of the team! Our team members come from a variety of backgrounds, and we see value in learning from each other’s different perspectives.
• Innovation: Our goal is to create an environment where employees can be curious and express ideas to identify new and better solutions. We want every employee to be engaged in improving our workplace and work processes. Innovation isn't just for engineers!
• Meaningful work: We know that every job has things you'll love doing and things you'll love less. Our goal is to engage our employees in our vision for the company and provide them with meaningful work where they can learn, grow, and be part of solutions that improve the lives of our customers and their communities while protecting the health of our planet. No matter what your job entails, we want you to know that what you do makes a difference.
• Impacting the community and environment: Kwik Lok takes corporate social responsibility seriously, and we appreciate that our position in the industry gives us the ability to help do good in so many areas. We are committed to providing educational and economic opportunity, improving well-being, fostering innovation, and protecting the planet. You can read our most recent Sustainability Report on our website.
• Work-life balance: At Kwik Lok, we know that in order for you to be your best at work, you need time to recharge as well. Whenever possible, we offer flexibility in start/stop times and even opportunities for remote work. We want you to be energized at work, and when the day is done we want you to go home and enjoy your personal life!

ROLE OVERVIEW

Kwik Lok is seeking a motivated Accounting Intern to join our dynamic team in our headquarters office, based in Yakima, Washington. You’ll report to our Accounting Manager as you receive guidance and mentorship from experienced accounting professionals. You’ll work in a collaborative office setting with opportunities to interact regularly with cross-functional teams.

In this role, you’ll support our financial operations while gaining proficiency with industry-standard accounting tools and software, build foundational skills in financial analysis and internal controls, and develop hands-on experience in core accounting functions in a manufacturing context. This temporary paid internship will run through the end of summer, with a possible assignment extension.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS

• Assist with data entry and reconciliation by entering financial transactions into accounting software and reconciling accounts, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Support the processing of vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.
• Help prepare basic financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow summaries, under the guidance of senior accountants. 
• Aid in gathering documentation for internal and external audits.
• Participate in special projects, such as process improvements or system implementations, as assigned.
• This position supports Kwik Lok production activities through the manufacture of Kwik Lok closures with a focus on continuing improvement of quality, food safety, and manufacturing processes.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with coursework in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, academic standing as a Junior, Senior or graduate student.
• Basic understanding of fundamental accounting principles and financial statements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling numerical data.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug and background screenings.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with ERP accounting software a plus (we use NetSuite).
• Extremely organized and proactive.
• Can collaborate with others and work independently.
• Ability to prioritize workload completion under tight deadlines.
• Approaches work with an innovative spirit, is eager to learn, and is constantly focused on continual improvement.

ALL THE DETAILS…

• Pay commensurate with experience: Undergraduate: $18.00/hour, Graduate: $21.00/hour
• Schedule: Flexible hours between 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday – Friday, depending on intern availability. Possible opportunity to work full-time based on company need and intern availability.
• Insurance/Retirement benefits – only eligible for full-time interns
  • Insurance benefits – Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and disability insurance plans (60-day waiting period)
  • Retirement Benefits: 401K Plan with company match (90 day waiting period - restrictions apply)
• Paid time off: (90-day waiting period, prorated for first fiscal year)
  • Holidays: 64.5 hours a year (8.5 days): 1 Floating Holiday, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and the Friday following, half day on Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
  • Sick Leave: 40 hours a year, accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours worked.
• Work location: In office in Yakima, Washington. This position is NOT eligible for remote or hybrid work arrangements.
• Work environment: Office setting. Regularly sitting and/or standing at a computer. Constantly hearing, seeing, and talking. Noise level in office environment 10dB.

To learn more about Kwik Lok, click here.  

Kwik Lok is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. We value a diverse workforce and provide equal opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, status as a veteran, unrelated criminal conviction history, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, or participate in the application and interview process.

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