What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Accounting Intern (Commonwealth Public Service Intern) (College) position at Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania?
THE POSITION
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!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
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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.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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