Accounting Intern (THTBC) - Summer 2026

Job Title: Accounting Intern 

Location: Lynnwood, WA, Colorado Springs, CO, Falls Church, VA or Remote with ability to work on EST. 

Job Summary:
Tlingit and Haida Tribal Business, Finance Department is seeking an interested, personable, and highly motivated intern to join our accounting team. 

This internship offers an excellent opportunity to develop practical skills in accounting while making a meaningful impact on our organization. You will gain an understanding of the contracting regulations that govern the accounting processes and procedures in government cost accounting, as well as get hands-on experience with accounting procedures, financial reporting, and business operations. 
As the Accounting Intern, you will support the accounting team with daily operations, financial reporting and process improvement initiatives. This role provides hands-on experience in various aspects of accounting, including accounts payable, billing, general ledger, and reconciliations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and interested in pursuing a career in accounting or finance. If the intern chooses to work remotely in this role, there will be the opportunity to travel for a site visit. 

Duties/Responsibilities:
•    Assist with data entry and maintaining accurate financial records.
•    Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
•    Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts.
•    Help prepare financial reports, statements, and invoices.
•    Assist in month-end and year-end close processes.
•    Maintain organized financial files and documentation.
•    Perform administrative tasks as needed to support the accounting team.
•    Contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
•    Perform other related duties as assigned by the accounting team.

Possible Projects/Deliverables:
•    Complete reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts and prepare step-by-step desktop procedures for their completion to be used 

Required Skills/Abilities:
•    Currently enrolled in an Accounting, Finance or relevant degree program
•    Interest in Accounting/Finance
•    Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
•    Proficiency in MS Excel and other MSO applications. 
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
•    Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
•    Comfortable communicating with internal employees and outside vendors

Education and Experience:
•    Must be 18 years old at time of hire
•    Must be currently enrolled in post-secondary school/program or a recent graduate (1-2 years)
•    Legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred:
•    Previous internship or work experience 
•    Knowledge of information systems
•    Familiarity with any ERP/accounting system.
•    At least a 3.0 GPA
•    Strong critical thinking and research skills
•    Self-starter with ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment

Application Process:
•    Complete online application at Sealaska.com/careers by January 11, 2026 to be considered for the first round of application review.
•    Submit a resume and recent transcript (unofficial) with online application. 
•    You may be asked to provide proof of your status as a Sealaska shareholder, shareholder descendant, or shareholder spouse.
•    You must successfully complete a background check prior to onboarding at Sealaska.

About Sealaska Intern Program
The Sealaska intern program exists to uplift Sealaska shareholders and their descendants pursuing post- secondary education with meaningful career experience, learning opportunities, and a supportive community. Interns explore career interests, grow professional skills, and connect with the unique and vibrant cultures of the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian people. You will spend the summer with peers who share an Alaska Native heritage, learning from each other and building a community as you venture into your careers. Learn more at sealaska.com/careers/summer-internships.

Working Conditions:
The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:
•    Must be able to perform computer-based tasks and processing for up to 8 hours, including sitting or standing, mousing, interacting with information on a computer monitor.
•    Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25 pounds regularly.
•    Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
•    Bending or standing as necessary.
•    Walking, hiking and paddling.

Work Environment:
•    While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.