Accounting Intern | Flexible Hours & Growth

Federal Reserve Bank of New York; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MARTA passes

LinkedIn Learning access

On-site cafe/dining options

Flexible hours

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is offering a paid summer internship in Financial Accounting. Apply basic analytical and accounting knowledge to support transactional processing, reconciliations, and journal entries while learning policy and controls in a central banking environment.

You must be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Graduate program, maintain a GPA above 3.0, commit to 40 hours per week for 10–12 weeks, and have knowledge of accounting software modules.

Qualifications

• Students must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in a Bachelor or Graduate degree program through the duration of the internship.
• Minimum cumulative GPA above 3.0 in academically rigorous curriculum.
• Must be committed to working a 40 hour work week for 10-12 weeks during the summer months.
• Knowledge of accounting software modules.

Responsibilities

• Apply basic analytical and accounting knowledge to complete assignments within the Financial Accounting functions, supporting routine matters and resolving accounting/financial issues.
• Review and process transactions from business areas, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures, and communicate with departments regarding submitted transactions.
• Perform unit tasks such as account reconciliations, maintain control documentation (flowcharts, narratives), and contribute input on updates to accounting policies and procedures.
• Prepare and process manual journal entries to General Ledger. Assist with financial accounting projects, participate in testing and implementation of new applications, compile data for management reviews, and support audit and operational reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Education

Enrollment in Bachelor's or Graduate program

Tools

Accounting software modules

Job description

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is offering a paid summer internship in Financial Accounting. Apply basic analytical and accounting knowledge to support transactional processing, reconciliations, and journal entries while learning policy and controls in a central banking environment.

You must be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Graduate program, maintain a GPA above 3.0, commit to 40 hours per week for 10–12 weeks, and have knowledge of accounting software modules.