IDB. Accounting and Financial Reporting Intern

Inter-American Development Bank; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) seeks an Accounting and Financial Reporting Intern for a two-month internship in Washington, DC. You will assist in preparing monthly and quarterly statements, reconciling cash and interfund accounts, and supporting audits under US GAAP, with exposure to SAP and MS Office.

The ideal candidate is an active graduate student in Accounting or Business Administration, fluent in English, and eager to learn in a diverse, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Active graduate student in Accounting or Business Administration.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of another Bank language is a plus.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and ability to prepare concise analytical papers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly financial statements.
• Assist in reconciliations of cash, interfund, and administrative accounts.
• Support audits and ad hoc accounting analyses under US GAAP.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

MS Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Graduate student in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

IDB. Accounting and Financial Reporting Intern Job Description IDB. Accounting and Financial Reporting Intern City: Washington DC Company: IDB Posting End Date: 9/25/2026 11:59 PM EST

We improve lives

The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.

About this position

The IDB Group is looking for an active graduate student to be hired as an intern under the Consultant modality.

The 2027 Winter Internship Program is a competitive paid opportunity, based in Headquarters, for university students from member countries to learn about development work and corporate management of the Bank, and to acquire work experience at the professional level through on-the-job learning.

What you’ll do

• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements of the IDB’s main funds, ensuring the Bank’s compliance with standards established by authoritative accounting standard setters in the United States.
• Assist in the preparation of reconciliations of cash, interfund, and administrative accounts.
• Assist in the preparation of schedules and research documentation, and other audit support tasks as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of other accounting analyses and ad hoc reports, including performing research under US GAAP.
• Assist in other activities as agreed with the internship supervisor.

What you'll need

• Education: An active graduate student in Accounting or Business Administrationfrom an accredited University. The graduation date should be after the Internship period.
• Languages: Fluency in English with a working knowledge of one other Bank language (Spanish, French, or Portuguese) is a plus.
• Key Skills: Learn continuously, collaborate and share knowledge, focus on clients, communicate and influence, innovate and try new things
• Soft Skills: Result-driven, collaborative, innovative, client-oriented, strong communicator, self-motivated, eager to learn, and excellent time management skills.
• Technical skills: Accounting and Financial Reporting: Knowledge of financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP. Ability to write and present orally concise, clear and precise analytical papers, presentations, and to adapt communication style to different audiences. Strong analytical skills. Proficient in Microsoft suite (required) and experience using SAP (preferred).

Requirements

• Citizenship: Be a national of an IDB member country.
• Active student: Enrolled in a graduate (master’s or Ph.D.) program as of the starting date of the internship program. The graduation date should be after the Internship period.
• Consanguinity: Not have family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB or IDB Invest.
• First job at the IDB Group: Be a first-time participant in an Internship Program held by the Bank or Inter-American Investment Corporation (“Corporation” also known as “IDB Invest”). In addition, you have not been a former staff member, Complementary Workforce (“CW”), contractor for the Bank or the Corporation, or have previously provided services to the Bank or the Corporation through a contractor or under any other contractual modality.

Type of contract and duration

Type of contract and duration:

• Type of contract: Intern Consultant
• Length of contract: Two (2) months
• Dates of the contract: January 16th to March 15th, 2027
• Location: Washington, D.C. – United States of America

*Internship dates may be adjusted slightly to accommodate holidays.

Our culture

At the IDB Group, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions. In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at [e-mail] .

About the IDB Group

The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.

About IDB

We work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, we help improve health and education and advance infrastructure. Our aim is to achieve development in a sustainable, climate-friendly way. With a history dating back to 1959, today we are the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. We provide loans, grants, and technical assistance; and we conduct extensive research. We maintain a strong commitment to achieving measurable results and the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.

About IDB Invest

IDB Invest, a member of the IDB Group, is a multilateral development bank committed to promoting the economic development of its member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean through the private sector. IDB Invest finances sustainable companies and projects to achieve financial results and maximize economic, social, and environmental development in the region. With a portfolio of $14.1 billion in asset management and 325 clients in 25 countries, IDB Invest provides innovative financial solutions and advisory services that meet the needs of its clients in a variety of industries.

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