Intern: Summer 2025 (Issaquah, WA)

Position:  Summer Intern: Accounting division
Work dates: Four date ranges are available. If selected for an internship, you can choose one:
* May 12 - August 8
* May 27 - August 22
* June 9 - September 5
* June 16 - September 12
Pay: $26.50

Warehouse employees: Your current rate of hourly, non-supervisory service clerk pay, or the amount above, whichever is higher.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
FTE: Temporary
Posting Close Date:  December 30, 2024
Location: #099 Home Office, Issaquah, WA
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Position Summary
Accounting internships are temporary (10- to 12- week) positions open to:

• Current college students (or recent graduates) actively pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business/MIS, or a related field, OR.
• Existing Costco employees with experience in the following departments: RTV, Expense, Sales Audit, Payroll, Vault, or Inventory Audit. 

*As part of the interview process, online skills testing will be administered. Those meeting a certain threshold will be granted an interview.*

Successful applicants will:

• Gain experience in a professional Accounting office at a Fortune 20 company (the world's second-largest brick and mortar retailer).
• Learn of career opportunities in the greater Accounting division for post-graduate employment.
• Network and collaborate with Costco's management team and full-time associates.

Program specifics

• Positions are 40 hours per week at our Corporate Office in Issaquah, Washington.
• Candidates are expected to be available a minimum of 10 weeks, but no more than 90 consecutive days.
• You will participate in weekly executive leadership presentations that are exclusive to interns.
• College-direct applicants only (warehouse exempt): To provide Accounting interns with insight into Costco's primary function - the operation of a warehouse - and gain exposure to our company culture, your first week will be spent working at a Costco warehouse.
• A typical work week is Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., though hours may vary slightly depending on the department you are assigned.

• Audits daily department work for accuracy. Verifies proper backup is attached.
• Ensures correct approvals are listed.
• Validates compliance with Costco Wholesale policies.
• Codes and processes payments/transactions and journal entries to general ledger accounts.
• Enters supplier invoices or journal entries into SAP and WinShuttle.
• Makes corrections to previous postings in the general ledger as needed.
• Uses Excel and/or Google Sheets daily.
• Works in a fast-paced environment, reaching daily deadlines.
• Ensures accurate and on-time payments or project completion.

• Must be an enrolled college student, preferably in a business-related field (e.g., Accounting, Business, Finance, MIS), OR a recent college graduate, OR have Costco experience listed in the Position Summary section, above.
• Ability to collaborate with coworkers and management on project management and problem-solving.
• Interest in learning new skills and software. A technical aptitude preferred.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Must be responsible and punctual.
• Must exhibit a positive attitude and be self-motivated.

• Please submit the following:
  • Cover letter that explains your interest in Costco's organization and how this opportunity suits your career goals.
  • Resume that outlines your education and work experience.
  • Warehouse applicants: Your two most previous performance reviews.
  • Letters of recommendation encouraged.

This is a non-management position