Student Trainee/Intern (Auditing)

Apply on line by 3/3/2023 at: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/701256800

This announcement is open to all US citizens & US Nationals who meet qualifications. 

This is not a remote work opportunity. Positions may be located in the following cities:

• Cleveland, OH

• Columbus, OH

• Indianapolis, IN

• Limestone, ME

• Rome, NY

This position is part of DFAS's Pathways Student Trainee Program, which is designed for current students and individuals accepted for enrollment in a qualifying educational program in an accredited institution, on a full or half-time basis. As a paid intern, you will be given the opportunity to gain the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to pursue a successful career with DFAS and to explore numerous possibilities for growth, learning and valuable work experience.

As an Auditing Student Trainee, you will:

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.

Must be a U.S Citizen or National

This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.

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

Suitable for Federal employment

Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification

Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time or half-time student.

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.

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, or enrolled or formally accepted for enrollment in a qualifying certificate program;

Students must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) at time of application and must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA throughout the entire Pathways Student Trainee Internship appointment to remain in the Program;

Applicants MUST submit a transcript or proof of enrollment with the online application (see Required Documents for additional details).

Please Note: If you are graduating from your current academic program prior to September 2023 you will not be eligible for this student appointment unless you are accepted for enrollment at a qualifying educational institution seeking an ADDITIONAL qualifying degree, diploma, certificate, etc., OR an advanced degree. You MUST submit proof of acceptance along with your current transcripts for consideration.

If selected, 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.

The following are preferred degree categories:

Accounting

Business Administration with Accounting Concentration

Masters of Business Administration with Accounting Concentration

Masters of Accountancy

NOTE: The degree does not have to be related to the position/series; however to be eligible, candidate must meet the agency-developed or OPM qualification standards for the position to which the Intern MAY be converted.