Accounting Intern

Job Description

ACCOUNTING INTERN | DFAS

The Tone:
This is a seasonal full-time internship with potential for part-time work at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS), with the location not specified in the job description. DFAS is a U.S. government agency dedicated to providing financial management services for the Department of Defense. This role offers practical application of financial principles and procedures within a federal context, contributing directly to the integrity and accuracy of government financial operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time (seasonal) with part-time potential
• Location: Not specified in job description

• Mission: Contribute to federal financial operations by performing a variety of assignments involving the practical application of financial principles, procedures, processes, and regulations.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Participation: Serve as an intern in the DFAS Internship Program, applying financial principles, procedures, processes, and regulations to real-world assignments.
• Data Verification: Process financial data by receiving, reviewing, and verifying the validity and completeness of appropriations, accounting, financial data, disbursements, and collections.
• System Entry: Maintain financial records by accurately entering data into financial systems and correcting any invalid or incorrect entries.
• Reconciliation: Ensure data accuracy by verifying, balancing, and reconciling detailed supporting documentation with listings, automated records, and reports.
• Reporting Assistance: Support reporting efforts by assisting in the preparation of recurring and special financial reports.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Must be a U.S. Citizen, enrolled or formally accepted as a full-time or half-time student in an accredited college/university in a qualifying degree-seeking or certificate program, maintaining a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. For potential conversion to an Accountant/Auditor, completion or expected completion of a bachelor’s degree in accounting (or a related field with 24 semester hours in accounting) or a combination of 4 years accounting experience with 24 semester hours in accounting/auditing courses is required.
• Experience: Must meet one of the following: two years of successfully completed post-high school education (by Spring 2027) in any field, or one year of generalized clerical, office, or other progressively responsible work demonstrating the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the position. Volunteer experience is also considered.
• Skills: Ability to accurately verify and process financial data, perform data entry, reconcile records, assist with report preparation, and apply financial principles and procedures.
• Bonus: Preferred degree categories include Accounting, Business Administration with Accounting Concentration, Master of Business Administration with Accounting Concentration, or Master of Accountancy. Candidates should obtain/maintain Financial Management Certification, pass a favorable suitability review and security clearance, and demonstrate a commitment to improving government efficiency and upholding constitutional ideals.