2026 Internship - Accounting

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory • Laurel, MD

13d • $17 - $34

About The Position

Are you a highly motivated high-reaching problem solver that thrives in a collaborative and dynamic environment?
Are you a self-starter, enthusiastic problem solver with good organizational skills and the capability to handle multiple priorities?
If you are pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance or business-related field and want to gain experience in financial operations, we would love to have you join our team!
We are seeking an accounting intern to support processing, reporting and maintain APL financial data for General Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Billing and Accounts Receivable in accordance with internal practices and government regulations. Joining our team, you'll contribute to financial operations within a fast-paced government contracting environment. You will support a hardworking group of professionals committed to delivering high-quality service and meaningful impact in support of APL’s mission.
As a member of our team...
Your primary responsibility will be to prepare and record daily transactions in APL's Oracle accounting ERP system. Your attention to detail is crucial to ensuring completeness and accuracy, compliance with internal policy and regulatory protocols, and delivery of high-quality service in a timely manner.
Generate General Ledger account reconciliations and support the review of account activity to help ensure accurate financial reporting.
You will assist with the preparation and processing of payments made to APL to ensure timely recording and reconciliation that is needed to support our business.
We expect you to fulfill internal and external audit documentation. Your practical approach will be instrumental in offering ideas to improve information management activities affecting internal policy and external regulatory controls.
Using your strong interpersonal and communication skills, we expect you to work with team members to investigate, analyze, and resolve outstanding financial data processing issues. Your analytical approach will also be instrumental in evaluating work processes and tools to offer ideas for improving accounting practices.
You will perform other duties, as assigned, including support of internal data requests, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit requests, among others.
You may have the possibility to maintain part-time work during the school year based on performance, business needs, and class schedule.

Requirements

• Are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Exhibit outstanding attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Have the ability to collaboratively perform in a dynamic and deadline-driven environment.
• Can effectively multitask, prioritize assignments, communicate progress, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Have a strong desire to learn and can easily adapt to changing environments.
• Show proficiency in working with Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• To access APL’s facilities and networks, US Citizenship or permanent resident status is required, subject to applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

• Have experience using data analytics and/or data visualization tools.
• Have availability and are interested in continuing your internship on a reduced schedule throughout the academic year, based on performance, business needs, and your class schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record daily transactions in APL's Oracle accounting ERP system.
• Generate General Ledger account reconciliations and support the review of account activity to help ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with the preparation and processing of payments made to APL to ensure timely recording and reconciliation that is needed to support our business.
• Fulfill internal and external audit documentation.
• Work with team members to investigate, analyze, and resolve outstanding financial data processing issues.
• Perform other duties, as assigned, including support of internal data requests, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit requests, among others.

Benefits

• We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.
• Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance.
• APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area.
• APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern