Summer Intern 2026 -Financial Accounting Policy & Reporting- RBOPS

Austin Community College; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A federal government board in Washington, D.C. is offering a summer internship opportunity for undergraduate or graduate students focused on accounting or finance. This paid internship requires strong communication skills and familiarity with MS Office Suite. Interns will engage in testing financial systems, reviewing oversight documentation, and assisting with reporting and accounting policies. The position expects full-time work starting in May 2026, with an on-site presence necessary throughout the internship.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Testing financial information system enhancements.
• Reviewing Reserve Bank oversight documentation.
• Performing routine financial reporting.
• Assisting with accounting policy documentation updates.

Skills

Strong communication skills

MS Office Suite including Teams and Excel

Education

Accounting or Finance, Business Analytics

Job description

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The Federal Reserve Board (Board) provides students opportunities for career success. The Board’s Internship program is designed to provide valuable work experience for undergraduate and graduate students considering careers including, but not limited to, economics, finance and accounting, information systems, and data analysis. The Board believes that by combining academic endeavors with project‑related work experience, qualified and capable college students can gain the practical knowledge need in a competitive global job market. Internships are paid positions with salaries commensurate with credit hours; internships may be in‑person, remote or hybrid, depending on the needs of the team. Employment in the Board’s internship program is granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship. Interns receive a syllabus or research project plan outlining their projects and goals for the internship. Interns are assigned a supervisor or mentor to guide them through their internship, and regular check-in meetings with their manager to manage performance expectations and assist with learning goals. Interns have access to a wide range of training programs and events for professional development purposes.

Qualifications

The Financial Accounting Policy and Reporting (FAP&R) team, a section within the Board of Governors’ division of Reserve Bank Operations and Payment Systems (RBOPS), supports the Board and the Federal Reserve System in meeting its responsibilities to provide Reserve Bank financial information to the public and to ensure the proper collateralization of Federal Reserve notes. In particular, the FAP&R team is responsible for the production of periodic and ad hoc Reserve Bank financial reports to the public, including quarterly unaudited and the annual audited combined Reserve Bank financial statements and are subject matter experts on the underlying accounting policy that supports the financial statements.

This is a summer internship concluding in August 2026. An on‑site presence is expected in accordance with the Board and the RBOPS division’s policies.

Responsibilities

• Testing financial information system enhancements
• Reviewing Reserve Bank oversight documentation
• Performing routine financial reporting
• Assisting with accounting policy documentation updates

Competencies and Learning Objectives

Career and self‑development, communication, critical thinking, integrity & professionalism, leadership, teamwork, technology.

Qualifications

Suggested Academic Degree Program (Undergraduate or Graduate): Accounting or Finance, Business Analytics

Required Skills and Knowledge

Strong communication skills (written and oral), MS Office Suite including Teams and Excel

Preferred Skills

Prior professional experience.

Required Application Materials

• Required Documents: Attach a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript.
• US Citizenship is required for all Board internships and applicants must be current students, graduating from their program fall 2026 or later.
• Expected Start Date: May 2026
• Expected Schedule: 40 hours/week during the summer

Learn more about our internship program: https://www.federalreserve.gov/careers-internships.htm