2027 Summer Internship Program - Accounting Intern

Federal Reserve System•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Accounting Intern applies basic analytical and accounting knowledge to assignments within Financial Accounting, supporting routine matters and helping resolve accounting and financial issues. The intern reviews and processes transactions submitted by business areas for compliance with accounting policies and procedures, and communicates with departments about those transactions. The role performs unit tasks such as account reconciliations, maintains control documentation including flowcharts and narratives, and contributes input on updates to accounting policies and procedures. The intern also prepares and processes manual journal entries to the General Ledger, assists with financial accounting projects, participates in testing and implementing new applications, compiles data for management reviews, and supports audit and operational reporting. This is a paid, temporary summer internship requiring a 40-hour work week for 10–12 weeks. Summer housing is not provided. Intern benefits include professional development and networking opportunities, MARTA passes, learning and career-development resources, on-site café and dining options, flexible hours, and access to an on-site fitness center; some benefits are subject to being onsite.

Requirements

Be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in a bachelor's or graduate degree program for the duration of the internship.
Have a cumulative GPA above 3.0 in an academically rigorous curriculum.
Be committed to working a 40-hour work week for 10–12 weeks during the summer months.
Have knowledge of accounting software modules.
Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Have strong analytical skills.
Be able to work independently and take ownership of projects.
Have a strong work ethic and attention to detail.
Be comfortable working across time zones to complete projects in a timely manner.
Be currently authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Meet applicable background screening requirements; employment offers are contingent on satisfactory screening results.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of PowerApps/BI and Workday.
A major in Accounting, Finance, or Business.

Responsibilities

Apply basic analytical and accounting knowledge to Financial Accounting assignments, supporting routine matters and resolving accounting and financial issues.
Review and process transactions from business areas for compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
Communicate with departments regarding submitted transactions.
Perform unit tasks such as account reconciliations.
Maintain control documentation, including flowcharts and narratives.
Contribute input on updates to accounting policies and procedures.
Prepare and process manual journal entries to the General Ledger.
Assist with financial accounting projects.
Participate in testing and implementation of new applications.
Compile data for management reviews.
Support audit and operational reporting.