General Accounting Intern (Commonwealth Public Service Intern) (College)

Are you currently enrolled in a college or university and have an interest in gaining accounting experience while making an impact in public service? The General Accounting Division of the Bureau of Accounting and Financial Management (BAFM) is seeking a driven General Accounting Intern to join our team of professionals. Join us for a unique internship opportunity in government accounting where you will work alongside seasoned professionals who contribute to transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility. If you are eager to learn and ready to build a meaningful career helping to shape the financial future of our Commonwealth, we want to hear from you!

As a General Accounting Intern, you have the opportunity to assist with accounting and grant related tasks performed by the Education, Recreation, and Cultural Development Unit. Within this role, you will gain hands-on experience by assisting with reviewing and posting journal entries submitted by agencies, reviewing and approving encumbrances for federal funds, and maintaining grant master data in SAP. You will also participate in the preparation of bank reconciliations and complete reconciliations of data between the Commonwealth accounting system and federal grant draw systems. You may have the opportunity to complete additional general accounting duties as your schedule allows. Upon successful completion of Commonwealth Public Service Internship program requirements you may be promoted to a full-time Executive Financial Associate position.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• This internship is expected to last 975 hours.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) full-time, with occasional in-office days when work dictates such requirements. Please keep in mind that while this is a full-time telework position, that can change at any time at the Governor's discretion. You will be required to report to headquarters to pick up your equipment and attend periodic meetings at your expense. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Internship Requirements:

• Current enrollment as a full-time undergraduate student in an accredited college/university in a declared bachelor's degree program and successful completion of at least sixty (60) college credits at the time of hire. Full time undergraduate students who have successfully completed at least thirty (30) college credits and anticipate the completion of at least sixty (60) college credits at the time of hire may apply for this program; or
• Current enrollment as a graduate student in an accredited college/university in a declared master's or doctorate degree program at the time of hire.

Other Requirements:

• This particular position also requires the candidate to be enrolled in an accounting or closely related major and must obtain at least 21 credits in accounting and an additional 3 credits in finance or accounting upon completion of your college degree.
• You must be in good academic standing (defined by a GPA of 2.5 or higher).
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.