Accounting Intern - SCI Waymart (College)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Waymart (Wayne County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's SCI Waymart in Waymart, PA invites an Accounting Intern to participate in real financial operations and learn inmate account handling, escrow, and transaction review. This internship offers exposure to accounting processes within a correctional facility and the chance to apply classroom knowledge in practice.

You must be enrolled in a college accounting or business program, be at least 18, and pass a background check including CJIS requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in college in accounting or business.
• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Must pass a background check and CJIS compliance.
• CJIS requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Account Learning: learn inmate account deposits, deductions, and activities.
• Escrow Procedures: observe escrow establishment, management, and releases.
• Transaction Review: review sample transactions and balance effects.
• Procedure Analysis: assess compliance with rules and policies.
• Release Processes: understand inmate releases, transfers and closures.

Education

Accounting or business degree student

Job description

Salary: $17.88 Hourly

Location: Wayne County, PA

Job Type: Internship

Job Number: N-2026-59200

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: CR WAM Bus Off

Opening Date: 09/28/2026

Closing Date: 10/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: U2700

Position Number: 50705525

Union: Non Union

Bargaining Unit: 98

Pay Group: ST01

Bureau / Division Code: 00116803

Bureau / Division: SCI Waymart / Business Office

Worksite Address: 11 Fairview Drive

City: Waymart, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 18472

Contact Name: Ariel Leicht

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

Join the Department of Corrections (DOC) as an Accounting Intern and take part in work that supports real financial operations. This role at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Waymart gives you a chance to grow your skills while contributing to important processes. You will explore financial procedures and develop valuable analytical skills. This opportunity helps you build confidence, knowledge, and momentum for your future career.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This internship provides a broad understanding of accounting functions within a correctional facility and helps you apply academic knowledge in a practical setting. As an Accounting Intern, you will perform the following duties:

• Account Learning: Learn how individual inmate accounts work, including deposits, deductions, and other activities
• Escrow Procedures: Observe how escrows are established, managed, and released for inmate-related expenses
• Transaction Review: Review sample account transactions to understand how different actions affect balances
• Procedure Analysis: Analyze financial processes to determine if actions follow established rules, regulations, and policies
• Release Processes: Understand how inmate releases, transfers, and account closures are handled

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time internship, 37.5 hours per week, scheduled for approximately October to December
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Hourly Rate:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting hourly rate of $17.88 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Internship Requirements:

• You must be enrolled in college studying for an accounting or business degree.
• You must be 18 years old or older.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.