Audit Intern

Universal Service Administrative Company•Washington, DC

5d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

Our mission to achieve universal service addresses America’s current critical needs to build out broadband capabilities for telehealth, online learning, and keeping families connected. Join us and help USAC accomplish our mission to bridge the digital divide. Through its administration of the $10 billion Universal Service Fund (USF) programs on behalf of the FCC, USAC works to promote the availability of quality services at just, reasonable and affordable rates and to increase access to advanced telecommunications services throughout the nation. Additional information on USF programs can be found at: https://www.usac.org/about/ [https://www.usac.org/about/] A Multicultural Team We have actively built an organization that doesn’t just celebrate our diversity; we depend on it. The challenges of achieving universal service require creative and unique perspectives. Our accepting and inclusive community will challenge you to grow and learn from others while always recognizing the value of your contribution. USAC employees are passionate about our mission. Our work contributes to the success of all Americans. We’ve worked together to build a culture that is collaborative, ambitious, outcome-oriented, and feedback-focused. USAC administers the $10 billion Universal Service Fund, which the FCC created to address serious gaps in needed coverage. We deliver funds through four programs (Schools & Libraries, Lifeline, Rural Healthcare and High Cost), to people and places who need it most – rural, hard-to-reach communities, low income households and schools and libraries who need access to facilitate learning. We are passionate about our universal service mission, and we are in the midst of transforming our organization to better support its realization. If you are interested in working in a creative and fast-paced environment, our USAC Internship program may be of interest to you. We are looking for people who are self-starters, enjoys collaborating with teammates, yet able to work independently to get the job done. The Audit and Assurance Team preserves the integrity of the Universal Service Fund by conducting objective audits, performing quality assessments and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of USAC operations. The AAD Team is comprised of four core operational business units: The USF Compliance Audit Program known as Beneficiary and Contributor Audit Program (BCAP), Payment Quality Assurance (PQA), Strategic Audit known as Supply Chain Audit Program (SCAP), and Project Management Office (PMO). The AAD Intern will understand the audit and assurance division, learn professional standards, how to complete workpapers, assist with the BCAP Plan, and determine and develop an onboarding manual. The Intern will participate in USAC sponsored activities, training opportunities and networking events.

Requirements

Strong analytical and quantitative abilities with excellent written and verbal communications
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with a general understanding of data analysis techniques
Ability to participate within a multi-disciplinary team as well as acting autonomously as appropriate
You are passionate about our mission to help Americans gain access to essential communications technology
You are a problem solver with great attention to detail, can work with little supervision, multi-task, and learn quickly
You have some exposure and experience with the Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Word)
You are a quick study, love brainstorming new ideas, and are eager to find solutions
You are agile at working across other departments
Current student in an accredited college (including 4-year colleges/universities, community colleges, and junior colleges); professional, technical, vocational, and trade school; advanced degree programs; or other qualifying educational institution pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate.
Students pursuing Accounting Degree encouraged to apply
You must be at least 18 years old to apply.
You must be a rising junior or senior student attending an accredited college or university, or a first-year post-graduate within the first year of your program. Nontraditional students may apply.
Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher to remain eligible for the program.
Interns must work for a minimum of 16 hours per week (and no more than 19 hours a week) in the USAC office in Washington, DC.
Sponsorship for the USAC Career Path internship program is not available for foreign nationals.

Responsibilities

Learn Professional Standards and How to Complete a Workpaper
Customer Focus: Develop an onboarding manual to be used across the AAD department.
Plans and Aligns: Assist in the BCAP Plan 2023 development.
Learn Regulations and how they impact the work we do: Read through Lifeline regulations and orders to see how the regulations get updated. Determine the impact on our audit program. Make sure we have all necessary updates for 2024 plan year.