Accounting Intern - Daviess County

State of Indiana; Washington (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Indiana's Indiana SBOA is seeking an Accounting Intern to assist in planning and conducting routine or special audits of local governmental units and agencies. You will verify compliance with applicable laws and accounting principles under the supervision of experienced staff.

This on-site seasonal role in Daviess County offers hands-on public sector accounting experience, with a starting wage of $20 per hour.

Qualifications

• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting routine or special audits of local agencies and governmental units.
• Verify compliance with State, federal, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations in terms of consistency and adherence to accepted accounting principles and management practices.

Job description

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana State Board of Accounts (SBOA):
The Indiana State Board of Accounts is dedicated to providing the citizens of the State of Indiana with complete confidence in the integrity and financial accountability of state and local government. The Indiana State Board of Accounts is committed to providing the legislature and other interested parties with accurate and reliable information, and the key factors in achieving this commitment are the competency and professionalism of our staff. The Board of Accounts, for more than 100 years, has been holding government officials accountable to their constituents for financial reporting and following the Indiana Code when making any type of decision that relates to taxpayer dollars.

Role Overview:
As the Accounting Intern at SBOA, you will apply professional accounting and auditing knowledge and techniques under the direction of an experienced Field Examiner or Field Supervisor to assist in planning and conducting routine or special audits of local agencies governmental units. You will verify compliance with State, federal, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations in terms of consistency and adherence to accepted accounting principles and management practices. You will report to advanced level Field Examiner or Field Supervisor.

Location:
This position is with Daviess County and surrounding areas.
Interns work onsite at engagement locations with an audit team.

Salary Statement:
The salary for this position traditionally starts at $20.00 per hour but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

What You'll Need for Success:

• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [e-mail].