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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

STUDENT TRAINEE (ACCOUNTING)

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$17.64/hr - $23.45/hr

USAJOBS is part of the Department of Defense, and they are seeking a Student Trainee in Accounting for their Pathways Program. This paid summer internship is designed for current students or those accepted into a qualifying educational program, providing practical experience in financial principles and procedures.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as an Intern in the DFAS Internship Program performing a variety of assignments involving the practical application of financial principles, procedures, processes and regulations

Receive, review, and verify the validity and completeness of the appropriation, accounting or financial data, including disbursements and collections

Enter data into financial systems and corrects invalid or incorrect entries

Verify, balance, and reconcile detailed supporting documentation with listings, automated records, and/or reports

Assist in the preparation of recurring and special reports

Qualification

AccountingBusiness AdministrationFinancial Management CertificationCumulative GPA 2.5Self-ManagementTechnology ApplicationInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailProblem SolvingFlexibility

Required

Enrolled or formally accepted for enrollment as a full-time or half-time (Half-time basis is defined by the academic institution that the student is enrolled or accepted into) student into an accredited college or university in a qualifying degree-seeking program

Must sign a Pathways Participant Agreement; be able to furnish course registration information at the start of each school term; and be able to provide verification of academic status (official transcript) at the end of each academic term

Must be a U.S Citizen or National

Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)

Suitable for Federal employment

Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification

Must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

Must maintain student eligibility for the duration of internship

New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: You MUST submit a copy of your transcript if you want to substitute your education for experience

If you claim qualifications based on education, and do not submit a transcript, your education will not be used in making a qualification determination and you may be found 'not qualified'

Must provide proof of education or of certification to be considered for this position

Preferred

Accounting

Business Administration with Accounting Concentration

Masters of Business Administration with Accounting Concentration

Masters of Accountancy

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.