Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern – Vanderburgh County | State of Indiana

The Tone:
This is a seasonal accounting internship with the State of Indiana, located in Vanderburgh County and surrounding areas. The State of Indiana is one of the largest employers, offering opportunities across 60+ agencies and committed to providing a real and measurable impact on Hoosiers. This role supports the Indiana State Board of Accounts (SBOA), an organization dedicated to ensuring the integrity and financial accountability of state and local government. For over 100 years, the SBOA has held government officials accountable to constituents for financial reporting and adherence to the Indiana Code.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Evansville, IN
• Pay: $20 hourly
• Team: Reports to an advanced level Field Examiner or Field Supervisor
• Mission: Apply professional accounting and auditing knowledge to verify compliance with financial regulations and principles in local government units.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Plan Audits: Assist in planning routine or special audits for local agencies and governmental units.
• Conduct Audits: Aid in conducting routine or special audits for local agencies and governmental units.
• Verify Compliance: Check adherence to State, federal, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Ensure Accounting Principles: Verify consistency and adherence to accepted accounting principles.
• Review Management Practices: Confirm compliance with established management practices.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Foundational understanding of professional accounting and auditing.
• Experience: Work under the direction of an experienced Field Examiner or Field Supervisor.
• Skills: Ability to apply professional accounting and auditing knowledge and techniques.