Accounting Intern

About Us

Matson has been the leading ocean shipping and logistics provider throughout the Pacific since 1882. We are the supply chain lifeline for Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, and islands of the South Pacific. We also offer the top two ocean shipping services in the world's largest trade lane - Asia to the U.S. West Coast. With our subsidiaries Matson Terminals and Matson Logistics, our business focus is exceeding customer expectations with quality, reliability, and integrity.

We strive to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner and promote land-based environmental programs in Hawaii, Guam, and Alaska. We help improve the communities in which we work and live through our community giving program that annually supports hundreds of local organizations.

Matson is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work. Our team of dedicated and talented employees consistently deliver exceptional results for our customers and the communities in which we serve.

Learn more at matson.com.

About the Role

• Gain hands on accounting experience as anInternin Matson's Accounting Department.
• Develop foundational experience in public company reporting, internal controls, and close processes.
• This position requires the successful candidate to work in-office at our Walnut Creek Corporate Office at least 3 days per week.

What you'll do:

• Work on various accounting processes including account reconciliations and month-end close activities.
• Gain hands-on exposure to our ERP system and supporting tools.
• Assist in the preparation of pension financial statements.
• Support month-end close process and quarterly financial reporting process.
• Participate in ad hoc projects, such as process improvements or audit support.
• Support the 10-K process by updating roll-forward workbooks and assisting with footnote planning.
• Understand how financial data flows through the organization from transaction to reporting
• Liaise between the various accounting offices throughout Matson organization.

You have these skills:

• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Self-motivated with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.

And these qualifications:

• Junior or Senior in active pursuit of a Bachelor's Degree.
• Prior completion of basic accounting courses required.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.

The hourly rate is posted for this position in California.

At Matson, we're looking for people to build a unified team to maintain our values of trust, integrity, and reliability. We welcome people who think rigorously and thoughtfully challenge assumptions.

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Matson is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, AIDS/HIV status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including, but not limited to, the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.
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