Intern - Accountant

Jacksonville State University; Jacksonville (AL); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Jacksonville State University is seeking an Accountant Intern to work with the Controller’s Office and gain first‑hand experience in accounting. The role involves research, preparing financial reports, and reconciling accounts, with duties expanding to other tasks as needed.

Hours are flexible to fit a class schedule, with an expected commitment of up to 20 hours per week. The anticipated start date is January 11, 2027, and interns will learn by shadowing staff and assisting with routine

Qualifications

• Current enrollment at Jacksonville State University with a major in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Shadows members of the Controller's Office as they perform their duties.
• Assists with research, filing, data entry, and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records.
• Prepare financial reports and other documents.
• Handling sensitive or confidential information with honesty and integrity.
• Learning how to work as part of a Team to compile and analyze data, track information, and support the University or clients.
• Taking on additional tasks or projects to learn more about accounting and office operations.
• Prepares and sends out communications regarding financial policies and compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Department:

Controller’s Office

Work Hours:

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Monday - Friday as fits to class schedule

Salary:

$12.00 per hour (20 hours per week)

Anticipated Start Date:

January 11, 2027

Job Summary:

The Controller's Office is seeking an Accountant Intern. This person will work with the Controller to gain first‑hand experience. This person will perform research, prepare financial reports, and assist with reconciling accounts and other duties as needed.

Hours and focus of work are flexible depending on availability, skills and interest. A commitment of roughly up to 20 hours per week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Shadows members of the Controller's Office as they perform their duties.
• Assists with research, filing, data entry, and recording and maintaining accurate and complete financial records.
• Prepare financial reports and other documents.
• Handling sensitive or confidential information with honesty and integrity.
• Learning how to work as part of a Team to compile and analyze data, track information, and support the University or clients.
• Taking on additional tasks or projects to learn more about accounting and office operations.
• Prepares and sends out communications regarding financial policies and compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Current enrollment at Jacksonville State University with a major in accounting..

Required Documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Clery Notice:

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, https://clerycenter.org/policy-resources/the-clery-act/ the Jacksonville State University Police provide information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three calendar years. The JSU Annual Campus Security and Fire Report is available online at: https://www.jsu.edu/police/docs/cleryannualreport.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.