Accounting Intern

Indiana Supreme Court; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Indiana, through the State Board of Accounts (SBOA), is seeking an Accounting Intern for an in-person seasonal role in St. Joseph County.

The internship focuses on planning and conducting audits of local governments to ensure compliance with applicable laws and accounting principles. You'll work under the guidance of an experienced Field Examiner or Field Supervisor, applying accounting and auditing techniques to verify financial information and promote accountability to taxpayers.

Qualifications

• Foundational accounting and auditing knowledge.
• No prior experience required for this internship.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting audits of local governmental units.
• Support fieldwork under supervision of an experienced Field Examiner or Field Supervisor.
• Verify compliance with state, federal, and local laws and regulations across audited units.
• Ensure consistency with accepted accounting principles and practices.
• Apply accounting and auditing techniques during engagements.

Skills

Accounting basics

Auditing basics

Analytical skills

Education

Pursuing accounting degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Accounting Intern – St. Joseph County | State of Indiana

The Tone:

This is a seasonal internship at State of Indiana, specifically within the Indiana State Board of Accounts (SBOA), located in St. Joseph County and surrounding areas. The State of Indiana is one of the largest employers in the state, offering a fulfilling career path with a range of opportunities across more than 60 agencies. The SBOA is dedicated to providing citizens with complete confidence in the integrity and financial accountability of state and local government, upholding financial standards for over 100 years. This role allows interns to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers by ensuring accurate and reliable financial information and holding government officials accountable to taxpayers.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person – St. Joseph County, and surrounding area
• Pay: $20 hourly
• Team: Reports to an advanced level Field Examiner or Field Supervisor
• Mission: Assist in planning and conducting audits of local governmental units to verify compliance with laws, accounting principles, and management practices.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Apply: Apply professional accounting and auditing knowledge and techniques, working under the guidance of an experienced Field Examiner or Field Supervisor.
• Assist in Planning: Support the planning phase for routine or special audits of local agencies and governmental units.
• Assist in Conducting: Contribute to the execution and fieldwork of routine or special audits for local governmental entities.
• Verify Compliance: Review and confirm adherence to State, federal, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations across audited units.
• Ensure Adherence: Validate consistency and adherence to accepted accounting principles and established management practices.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Entry-Level position implying the need for foundational professional accounting and auditing knowledge.
• Experience: No specific years of experience are required for this internship role, which involves applying professional accounting and auditing techniques.
• Skills: Able to perform essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.