Financial Analysis and Accounting Intern

Are you looking for an exciting summer opportunity to gain valuable skills and make a meaningful impact across Washington state's communities? Support Washington Dental Service as a Financial Analysis and Accounting Intern and gain hands\-on experience in financial analysis, accounting operations, and financial systems. You’ll contribute to real projects such as supporting forecasting and month\-end close activities, assisting with reconciliations and reporting, and developing financial models while building key professional skills in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Skills you will gain during the internship:

• Practical experience supporting accounting operations, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Experience developing financial models and analyzing financial data to support finance and accounting decisions.
• Hands\-on exposure to enterprise finance and analytics tools including Acumatica, Snowflake, Velixo, and Tableau.
• Building meaningful connections with colleagues, mentors, and other professionals.

Washington Dental Service and its affiliates, including Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington, and TriForza, are committed to improving oral and overall health across Washington state and beyond. Guided by our vision, we succeed through our deep commitment to our shared OneTeam Values: accountability, courage, curiosity, inclusion, and integrity. Our Values are at the center of the work we do and how we interact with one another.

This non\-exempt internship pays an hourly rate of $28\.00 and is full\-time (40 hours per week). Interns are expected to work during our standard business hours, which are from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Interns are typically required to work onsite at our Seattle office every Tuesday, with the option for remote work on other days based on departmental needs.

We offer interns highly competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with a generous 401(k) plan, wellness dollars, and transportation reimbursement for commuting to the office. Interns also receive paid holidays, paid time off, and sick time throughout their internship.

Essential Responsibilities include the following: The list of responsibilities listed is not intended to be comprehensive. Washington Dental Service and its affiliates, including Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington, and TriForza reserve the right to change the responsibilities at any time with or without notice.

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Develop a working understanding of the in‑house Cost Allocation Model by analyzing allocation scenarios, validating model accuracy through clear checks and controls
• Create SharePoint documentation specifically for the Cost Allocation Model that explains methodology, drivers, and rate changes over time
• Assist with the forecasting process by creating reports, reviewing data, and spot\-checking financial information.
• Provide Cost Allocation Model recommendations on cost drivers and allocation inputs to improve transparency and usability.

Accounting

• Support month\-end close activities, including reconciliations and other accounting tasks.
• Support preparation and posting of journal entries.
• Assess opportunities to incorporate fringe calculations within the ERP system to improve accuracy and automation as part of the model development.
• Create process documentation, change timelines, and self\-service resources in SharePoint to support finance operations.

The experience, skills, and education needed to succeed in the position are outlined below. These requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of the role.

• Currently pursuing an associates, bachelors, or master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Excel with experience using formulas, pivot tables, and sorting and filtering to analyze data.
• Experience using SQL, Snowflake, Tableau, or Power BI for data analysis, reporting, or visualization is a plus.
• Displays a high level of accountability by effectively managing tasks independently, meeting goals, and delivering high\-quality work while staying dedicated to team objectives.

Accessibility and Accommodations for Interns: We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all interns. If you require any accommodations during the interview process or throughout your internship, please let our Recruiting team know.

Washington Dental Service and its affiliates, including Arcora Foundation, Delta Dental of Washington, and TriForza are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

We are committed to the highest standards of information security and HIPAA compliance, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and protection of all data. All staff are expected to support this commitment by following relevant policies.