Accounting Internship

Passionate about Accounting/Finance? Interested in applying your education to a global architectural firm? Desire to be an integral part of a high-performing team? If so, we are looking for you!

We are an award-winning design firm, fueled by ideas and a culture of collaboration. Our purpose-driven approach creates healthy places, strong communities and a resilient environment. That’s where you come in. With leading clients, diverse colleagues and offices in creative capitals around the globe, a career at NBBJ will inspire you to be extraordinary and help create lasting change. You can learn more about our firm, see what it’s like to work here and explore recent projects and ideas at NBBJ.com. Join us to make an impact today!    

NBBJ is looking for a talented and passionate student to fulfill an internship role in Accounting at our Seattle based office. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in an accredited, U.S.-based higher education program and are planning to return to school in the Fall. 

As an intern, you will gain experience by working with other like-minded finance professionals as an integral part of our multi-disciplinary teams. NBBJ strives to provide an internship experience where students are encouraged to contribute actively to firm processes, utilize one-on-one mentorship from professionals, and network with other interns across our U.S. locations.  In addition to project work, we facilitate learning opportunities through site tours, office wide lectures from guest speakers as well as social events.   

You will gain experience in multiple areas of the finance department and will be working closely with full-time finance personnel within our Project Accounting team. Projects vary in size and scope, with a focus on day to day administrative duties. This is a full-time, paid internship that will last a minimum of eight weeks to be completed anytime between June and September.

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have an interest in Accounting/Finance as a career
• Are detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent organizational abilities and consistently meet deadlines
• Possess strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
• Are self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills
• Have the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Are able to work efficiently both independently and collaboratively as a part of a team
• Are adaptable and able to quickly learn new systems, skills and methodologies

The hourly rate for this role is anticipated to be $25/hour. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience. 

Why choose NBBJ?
We believe that all NBBJ employees should love their work. This means not only loving what you do but having pride in your workplace. We strive to be that irresistible place to work by enhancing your employee experience with customized programs and comprehensive benefits. In addition to 100% covered employee healthcare costs and 401k contributions, we offer unique professional development opportunities, volunteer opportunities and access to leading technology and resources to further help you love your work and advance your career.

• NBBJ has been named three times by Fast Company as one of the most innovative architecture firms.
• Founded in 1943, our first office opened over 75 years ago in Seattle, Washington. We now have over 10 office locations around the globe.
• We are a transdisciplinary, cross-practice focused firm with a deep portfolio of Civic & Cultural, Commercial, Corporate, Healthcare, Higher Education, Science and Technology, Sports, and Urban Environment projects. We also have several areas of service expertise including: Architecture, Environmental Graphic Design, Interior Design, Lighting Design, Workplace Consulting and more.
• In the past decade, NBBJ has received more than 300 awards from leading global, national and regional award programs across the business, real estate and design communities.
• We work with 5 of the top global high-tech companies, 14 of the U.S. News and World Report Top Hospitals, and 4 of the top 10 highest-ranked learning institutions.
• Our clients include institutional leaders such as Cambridge University, Google, Samsung, Cleveland Clinic, Tencent, and Stanford University.