Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern – Daviess County | State of Indiana

The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at the State of Indiana, located in Daviess County and surrounding areas. As one of the largest employers in the state, the State of Indiana offers diverse career opportunities across more than 60 agencies. This specific role supports the Indiana State Board of Accounts (SBOA), an organization dedicated for over a century to ensuring the financial integrity and accountability of state and local government. You will contribute to providing citizens with confidence in public finance and supplying accurate, reliable information to the legislature, making a tangible impact on Hoosiers across the state by holding government officials accountable for taxpayer dollars.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Daviess County and surrounding areas
• Pay: $20 hourly
• Team: Reports to an advanced level Field Examiner or Field Supervisor
• Mission: Assist in planning and conducting routine or special audits of local governmental units to verify compliance with laws and accounting principles.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit Planning: Assist an experienced Field Examiner or Field Supervisor in the planning stages of routine or special audits for local governmental units and agencies.
• Audit Execution: Apply professional accounting and auditing knowledge and techniques to conduct thorough audits under supervision.
• Legal Compliance: Verify that local agencies adhere strictly to State, federal, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations during their financial operations.
• Financial Integrity: Ensure that all financial reporting and management practices are consistent with and adhere to accepted accounting principles and management practices.
• Accountability Support: Contribute to the SBOA’s mission of holding government officials accountable for financial reporting and decisions relating to taxpayer dollars, in accordance with the Indiana Code.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level understanding of professional accounting and auditing principles, typically from relevant academic study or foundational experience.
• Experience: No specific prior work experience required, as this role involves learning and applying techniques under the direct supervision of an experienced Field Examiner or Field Supervisor.
• Skills: Foundational knowledge of accounting and auditing techniques and practices.