Accounting Assistant - 6-month Internship

Description

The Miller Hull Partnership Founded in 1977, is a West Coast-based architecture and planning firm with offices in Seattle and San Diego. Emphasizing performance-based design, capabilities include full-service architectural, interior design, as well as master and space planning for both public and private buildings. The firm's design work spans a wide range of project types such as K-12 schools/higher education, community and interpretive centers, museums, public buildings, libraries, mixed-use buildings, laboratories, corporate offices, in-fill condominiums and small residences as well as international border crossings and embassies. The Miller Hull Partnership is the recipient of the National Firm Award from the American Institute of Architects as well as over 340 design awards, and is published in numerous national and international design journals.

The Miller Hull Partnership is seeking highly self-motivated applicants for immediate position in our Seattle Studio as a part-time accounting assistant intern to assist our accounting team. This role requires the handling of sensitive personnel and proprietary firm information in a variety of accounting related duties. Expected to work 20-24 hours per week in office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

(This listing is a partial list of tasks which are required for this position and may be subject to change at any time)

• Prepare project accounting, preparing client invoices.
• Set up new projects in accounting system.
• Review project costs and transfer hours and/or expenses as needed.
• Maintain project records, contracts, and change orders.
• Effectively communicate with project managers and principals regarding contract documents, change orders, contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services related to client invoicing.
• Review sub-consultant invoices against fee maximums and contract.
• Post sub-consultant invoices to projects.
• Research unbillable issues.
• Prepare special project analyses for project managers.
• Prepare final invoice for all billable projects for approval and signature of Controller.
• Ongoing reporting and communications with management regarding the remaining funding available for projects.
• Assist Controller with reconciliation variances that occur in the application of cash receipts.
• Respond to requests for more detail from clients.
• Close out project accounts upon project completion.
• Provide general support to Accounting team.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Benefits Provided:

• Fully paid top quality medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees; subsidized 25% dependent coverage.
• Fully paid ORCA regional transit pass.
• Weekly paid Design Panel time where the whole office gets together to discuss project work.
• Annual holiday party, annual retreat, annual ski outing, and lots of informal happy hours.

The base hourly range for this position is $30.75 per hour and does not include the value of bonuses, and other benefits noted above.

All responses must be received no later than Tuesday, December 9th, 2025, but may be considered on an ongoing basis. During the application process, you will be asked to attach a cover letter and resume. Please limit your document size to 10mb. All responses received will be held in the strictest confidence. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for further information. No expenses related to submittal, interview or relocation will be reimbursed by Miller Hull.

Requirements

Applicants MUST meet the following criteria to apply:

• High School Graduate with some college classes. 
• Some accounting experience.
• Ability to do detailed work.
• Proficient with the use of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• A willingness to take ownership of assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to meet commitments and deadlines.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in team environment and work independently.

The following demonstrated skills are highly desirable:

• Experience with Deltek Vision or Deltek Vantagepoint accounting software.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, see, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus, sitting in a stationary position most of a work day, requiring concentration and focus while being in front of a computer monitor and during meetings.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as the working environment is open and has no doors or cubicles.

We believe that architecture designed by teams of diverse talent results in inclusive design.

• The Miller Hull Partnership, LLP is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.
• The firm values diversity and recognizes that people with different backgrounds, cultures, skills, and experiences bring new ideas and perceptions that benefit all. We embrace differences and strive to listen to and meet the changing needs of the workforce and surrounding communities in which we do business.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristics.
• If you need accommodation to respond to this ad, please call or send a message to (206) 682-6837.

Applicants have rights under federal employment laws:

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) 

Family & Medical Leave Act 

Miller Hull uses E-Verify to confirm employee's authorization to work in the U.S.: