Accounting Intern

University of Mary Washington; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mary Washington is offering an Accounting Intern opportunity on the Main Campus in Fredericksburg. The internship involves hands-on exposure to fund accounting, endowment rules, advanced Excel, and forensic accounting, with high attention to detail and strong organizational skills expected.

Completion of Principles of Accounting is required, and you must be a current UMW student. The role may offer increased responsibility upon return for subsequent semesters, and a criminal

Qualifications

• Principles of Accounting must be completed.
• Must be a current UMW student.
• Background checks may be required (criminal history, employment verification).
• Veterans encouraged and equal opportunity employer statements may apply.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Accounting or Business major

Job description

Title: Accounting Intern

VP Area: Advancement & Alumni Relations - UMW

Department: Advancement

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: $12.77 per hour

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The candidate will have a high attention to detail and good organizational skills. The internship is where an Accounting or Business major will learn meaningful, hands-on exposure to a range of work, including Fund Accounting, Endowment rules and regulations, advanced Excel, and forensic audit and accounting. It's a great opportunity for students looking to build real-world experience in these areas. Completion of Principles of Accounting is required. Increased responsibility available if an intern returns for a subsequent semester(s).

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

Accounting or Business major

Required Experience:

None

Required Education:

Completion of Principles of Accounting; Must be a current UMW student

Required Licensure:

None

Additional Considerations:

none

Excluding currentUMW employees, selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.

Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the EEO officer of the University.

UMW Values Veterans: UMW is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly Certificate of Disability or COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note:Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.