Weyerhaeuser is an industry leader in sustainably managing forests and manufacturing wood products, with an accounting department focused on recording, reporting, and analyzing company results. The Financial/Managerial Accounting Intern will perform closing activities, analyze financial results, prepare and present supporting documentation, and participate in accounting projects and process-improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
Put the skills and knowledge you have gained from your education to practice by doing challenging work that matters to both your and Weyerhaeuser’s long-term success, including:
Preparing journal entries
Completing account reconciliations
Writing and documenting footnotes and other financial reporting disclosures
Performing variance analysis
Aggregating and interpreting information for internal and external reports
Network with and receive insights and coaching from a wide array of individuals, including senior company leaders, in our Internship Spotlight series, which will introduce you to everything our company does from operations to sustainability to personal development
Act as a fresh set of eyes to help us innovate and achieve our Operational Excellence goals (Operational Excellence is our term for process improvement, a key and constant focus at Weyerhaeuser)
Gain practical experience and exposure to important software, such as SAP, Power BI, Power Pivot, and Office
Visit operations to see how our products are grown, produced, and sold (subject to site availability)
Discover how an accounting background can lead to a long-term successful career at Weyerhaeuser, whether that is in the accounting department, our broader finance organization, or numerous other areas of our company
Qualification
Required
**Education**: You have completed or are currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance, and must be within eighteen months of starting full time employment as of Summer 2027
**Systems**: Proficiency in Excel, Word, and other Office products is key
**Teamwork**: You support others without being asked for help, are a team player, and know how to win together
**Curiosity**: You have a track record of proactively identifying potential issues and opportunities through analytical thinking and offering meaningful recommendations that address the root cause rather than symptoms
**Judgement**: You use your professional judgement to operate in gray areas and can make and own difficult decisions
**Organization**: You prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining critical attention to detail to meet and beat required deadlines
**Communication**: You have strong verbal and written skills
**Location:** Must reside within a commutable distance to our Seattle headquarters and be willing to work onsite three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
**Work Authorization**: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis – candidates who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future will not be considered
Preferred
A direct manager who will provide you with coaching, mentoring and feedback throughout the internship
An accountant “buddy” who will assist you in your training, day-to-day tasks, and projects
Network with other Weyerhaeuser interns, employees, and leaders and participate in fun team events and volunteer opportunities
Network with and receive insights and coaching from a wide array of individuals, including senior company leaders, in our Internship Spotlight series
Gain practical experience and exposure to important software, such as SAP, Power BI, Power Pivot, and Office
Visit operations to see how our products are grown, produced, and sold (subject to site availability)
Successful internships can lead to full time offers of post-graduation employment
Work onsite three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)
Weyerhaeuser is a forest products company that produces and sells wood products, cellulose fibers, and other building materials.
