About the role#
This position is part of the Pathways Program at the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. It is a paid internship for current students or individuals accepted into a qualifying educational program. Interns perform tasks involving financial principles, procedures, and regulations within a federal environment.
What you'll do#
- Receive, review, and verify the validity and completeness of financial, accounting, and appropriation data.
- Enter data into financial systems and correct invalid or incorrect entries.
- Verify, balance, and reconcile detailed supporting documentation against automated records and reports.
- Assist in the preparation of recurring and special financial reports.
What you'll need#
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Enrollment or formal acceptance as a full-time or half-time student in an accredited degree-seeking or certificate program.
- A cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Registration for Selective Service if you are a male born after December 31, 1959.
- Submission of academic transcripts or proof of enrollment.
- Completion of an online assessment and a signed Pathways Participant Agreement.
- Ability to provide ongoing verification of academic status.
- Preferred fields of study include Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance.
Location & details#
- Locations: Indianapolis, IN; Limestone, ME; Rome, NY; Cleveland, OH; and Columbus, OH.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
About United States Department of War
The United States Department of War maintains military forces to protect national security. It manages defense operations across land, sea, air, and space while supporting active duty personnel, veterans, and their families. The organization operates from the Pentagon in Washington, DC, which was constructed in 1941. It functions as a large employer of both military and civilian staff.
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