Summer Intern- Accounting and Finance

Richmond, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Title: Summer Intern- Accounting and Finance

State Role Title:Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: $21.00 per hour

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Department of Motor Vehicles

Location:CONTROLLERS OFFICE

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Dates: June 1-August 7 2026

Job Duties

Get Real Accounting Experience Beyond the Textbook

Fix the Books: Asset Management & Process Improvement

Accounting majors:heresyour chance to do actual governmental accounting work not just shadow capital assetsidentifyfinancial reporting gaps and develop recommendations that strengthen internal controls. This is the kind of practical experience that makes your resume stand out when applying for full-time accounting positions.

The Challenge

DMV has millions of dollars in capital assets across the Commonwealthvehicles equipment technology facilities. Keepingaccuraterecords tracking disposals and coordinating between Finance Facilities and operational units is complex. Communication breakdowns lead to reporting delays and discrepancies. Your job Find the gaps and fix the processes.

The Project: Controllers Office - Asset Management Audit

Conduct a comprehensive capital asset inventory review and develop process improvements for financial reporting and internal controls.

Youllwork on both the accounting side (validating asset recordsidentifyingdiscrepancies) and the operational side (documenting processes improving interdepartmental coordination).

What Youll Do:

Capital Asset Inventory Review:

Review andvalidatecapital asset records across DMV

Identifydiscrepancies outdated information and reporting gaps

Flag surplus assets and inconsistent useful life assignments

Assess risks to financial reporting accuracy and oversight

Document inventory issues thatimpactcompliance

Process Documentation & Analysis:

Map current asset reporting and disposition processes

Identifycommunication breakdowns between departments (Finance Facilities Risk Management operational units)

Evaluate where delays and errors occur in asset loss reporting

Document gaps in accountability and coordination

Process Improvement Recommendations:

Develop practical solutions to improve reporting timeliness

Create recommendations for better interdepartmental communication

Propose accountability measures and control improvements

Design processes that reduce risk and strengthen oversight

Cross-Departmental Collaboration:

Work with Finance Facilities and Risk Management teams

Present findings and recommendations to management

Support implementation of process improvements

Your Deliverables:

Asset Inventory Analysis:

Comprehensive review of capital asset records

Documented discrepancies and reporting gaps

Risk assessment for financial reporting

Identifiedsurplus assets and valuation issues

Process Documentation:

Current-state process maps for asset reporting

Communication breakdown analysis

Gap identification in existing procedures

Improvement Recommendations:

Practical solutions for process enhancement

Internal control strengthening measures

Accountability and coordination improvements

Risk mitigation strategies

Management Presentation:

Professional presentation of findings to leadership

Implementation roadmap for recommendations

What Youll Learn:

Governmental Accounting:

Capital asset accounting in public sector

Financial reporting requirements and compliance

Fixed asset management and depreciation

Internal control frameworks

Risk assessment and mitigation

Professional Skills:

Asset inventory and reconciliation

Process documentation and analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Management reporting and presentations

Internal control evaluation

Career-Building Experience:

Real governmentalaccounting work (not simulations)

Exposure to multiple departments and functions

Professional networking with finance leadership

Portfolio of actual analysis and recommendations

Why This Experience Matters:

For Accounting Students:This is the practical application of whatyourelearning in Intermediate Accounting Governmental Accounting and Auditing with real capital assets actual financial systems and genuine compliance requirements. When you interview for accounting jobs you can talk about specific asset reconciliations you performed and process improvements you recommended.

For CPA Track:Ifyoureplanning to sit for the CPA exam governmental accounting experience is valuable. Understanding capital assets internal controls and financial reporting in the public sector strengthens your foundation for FAR and AUD sections.

Resume Translation:Conducted capital asset inventory audit and developed process improvement recommendations to strengthen internal controls and financial reporting accuracy for state agency

The Reality:

This work requires attention to detail analytical thinking and the ability to work across dealing with real financial data actual reporting gaps and legitimate compliance work butitsthe kind of experience that separates candidates in competitive job markets.

Minimum Qualifications

18 years old

Completed at least 2 semesters (24 credit hours) by May 2026 and currently enrolled

OR graduated December 2025/May 2026

3.0 GPA minimum

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Excellent communication abilities (youllpresent to management)

Proficiencyin Microsoft 365 (especially Excel)

Detail-oriented with critical thinking skills

Available 40 hours/week on-site

Additional Considerations

Completed 4 semesters (48 credit hours)

Majoring in Accounting or Business (with accounting coursework)

Recent graduates (Dec 2025 or May 2026)

Completed or currently taking courses in governmental accounting auditing or internal controls

Strong Excel skills for data analysis

Interest in public sector accounting or auditing

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Required Documents:

Resume (emphasize accounting coursework and Excel skills)

Unofficial transcript (official required upon hire)

Important Details:

Part-time hourly position (no state benefits)

No housing or relocation assistance

On-site only (no remote work)

No visa sponsorship

Background and driver history checks required

Contact Information

Name: DMV Employment

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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Title: Summer Intern- Accounting and FinanceState Role Title:Admin and Office Spec IIIHiring Range: $21.00 per hourPay Band: 3Agency: Department of Motor VehiclesLocation:CONTROLLERS OFFICEAgency Website:Recruitment Type: General Public - GDates: June 1-August 7 2026Job DutiesGet Real Accounting Exp...