What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Intern Accounting Clerk position at Port Townsend Paper Corporation?
Job Details
Description
Job Title: Summer Intern – Accounting Clerk
Reports to: Director Accounting and Financial Reporting
The Position
We are seeking a Summer Intern – Accounting Clerk to assist with financial data entry, accounts payable and receivable processes, and key performance indicator (KPI) development. This role provides a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in finance operations, enhance analytical skills, and contribute to process improvements.
About Port Townsend Paper Corporation (PTPC)
The Port Townsend Paper (“PTPC”) mill is proud to have been in continuous operation for more than 90 years. We use a blend of virgin and recycled fibers (Kraft and OCC pulp) to produce Kraft pulp, paper, containerboard, medium and market pulp. We have built a strong and loyal customer base by developing and nurturing strategic partnership-style relationships.
At PTPC we believe that a healthy and safe work environment is fundamental to the success of all employees. We put that belief into practice every day by managing risk and building safety reliability into our processes and procedures. Engaging and empowering our workforce to maintain world-class safety performance is the pathway to achieving operational excellence. We also strive to preserve the environment, be good neighbors, and remain a valued member of the local community. Many of our employees have enjoyed working at PTPC for the greater part of their careers; we have employees with 20, 25, 30, even 35 years of service. PTPC is proud to provide good, prevailing-wage jobs on the Olympic Peninsula.
Qualifications
Job Responsibilities
- Assist in processing vendor invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
- Perform data entry and maintain accuracy in financial records.
- Support KPI tracking and reporting, identifying trends and insights.
- Analyze accounting workflows to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
- Assist in documenting best practices and process enhancements.
- Collaborate with team members on special projects.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and financial controls.
Qualifications & Skills
- Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle numerical data accurately.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Analytical mindset with an interest in process improvement.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
What You’ll Gain
- Hands-on experience in accounting and financial operations.
- Exposure to KPI development and data analysis.
- Opportunity to contribute to efficiency improvements in financial processes.
- Professional development in a corporate finance setting.
If you're a detail-oriented, analytical thinker eager to gain real-world finance experience, we'd love to hear from you!
Benefits
- Competitive compensation starting at $23.00 per hour.
Port Townsend Paper Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer. We are a drug free workplace.
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