Paid Accounting Intern: Financial Reporting & GL

Federal Reserve Banks; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MARTA passes provided

Free LinkedIn Learning access

FedFuel career development tool

Café and dining options on-site

Dress for your day

Flexible hours

Access to on-site fitness center

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta offers a paid summer internship designed for current students pursuing a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in accounting, finance, or business. You will support Financial Accounting tasks, review transactions, prepare journal entries, and contribute to management reporting while developing practical skills in a regulated environment.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a degree program, maintain GPA above 3.0, can commit to 40 hours per week for 10–12 weeks, and

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
• Preferred knowledge of PowerApps/BI and Workday

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

MS Office

Excellent communication

Strong analytical

Independent work

Detail oriented

Cross time zones

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Graduate degree

Tools

PowerApps/ BI

Workday

Job description

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta offers a paid summer internship designed for current students pursuing a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in accounting, finance, or business. You will support Financial Accounting tasks, review transactions, prepare journal entries, and contribute to management reporting while developing practical skills in a regulated environment.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a degree program, maintain GPA above 3.0, can commit to 40 hours per week for 10–12 weeks, and