Student Trainee (Financial Auditor)
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 27 - 27
Posted on:
3 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an independent nonpartisan agency that works for Congress. We accomplish our mission by providing objective and reliable information and analysis to the Congress to federal agencies and to the public and recommending improvements when appropriate on a wide variety of issues to make government work better.
This vacancy is for Summer Financial Auditor internship positions. The anticipated start dates begin in May 2026.
As a Financial Management and Assurance (FMA) intern you will receive training and learn how to conduct audits of federal entities as part of a team. Financial Auditors participate in a wide range of audit engagements with the overall objective of strengthening accountability for the Federal governments assets and operations. They perform financial audits and analyses promote financial management best practices assess internal controls and identify and support improvements in a variety of financial areas affecting program performance. You will assist GAO auditors in planning and conducting audits of agency programs and operations. You will assist the audit team to collect appropriate data analyze the data develop data-based findings and conclusions and present the information both orally and in writing to diverse audiences.
Specific duties are:
- Assisting your supervisor in the planning prioritizing and/or balancing own work assignments identifying feasible work management approaches that address required activities and timelines.
- Assisting the audit team with developing identifying contributing to and/or using techniques tools and processes that are methodologically sound and targeted to job requirements.
- Assisting in the collection of relevant information that is aligned with objectives/planning decisions and meets needs.
- Assisting with analyses that yield quality information aligned with needs; identifying relevant information patterns/inconsistencies relationships interdependencies and potential implication.
- Preparing quality written work that meets relevant writing and evidence standards and that is appropriately targeted to the audience and purpose.
- Communicating relevant and accurate information during formal or informal presentations meetings or interviews.
- Partnering or collaborating with others to address issues or solve problems; following up with others to ensure needs are met.
- Contributing to team efforts through participation in activities/meetings soliciting and listening to others opinions and working collaboratively to accomplish team goals.
- Soliciting listening to and considering diverse perspectives approaches or viewpoints and incorporating others perspectives into decision-making (when appropriate).
Conditions of employment
- You must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Selective Service registration if you are a male born after Dec. 31 1959. Visit .
- You will be subject to a background investigation/ suitability determination.
- Student must work a minimum of 400 hours not to exceed a total of 640 hours.
- You must be currently enrolled and good standing in an accredited degree program throughout the duration of the internship.
Qualifications
All qualification requirements must be met by the start of the internship.
To qualify for the GS-7 level you MUST be enrolled in a Graduate level degree seeking program leading to a degree in accounting auditing finance business administration or public administration AND meet one of the following criteria:
- You must have completed between 18 to 35 semester hours or 27 to 53 quarter hours of graduate level education or
- You must possess a Bachelors degree with Superior Academic Achievement (defined below).
Superior Academic Achievement: Superior academic achievement (SAA) recognizes individuals who have achieved superior academic standing. S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing (2) grade-point average or (3) honor society membership. Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college university or major subdivision such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration based on completed courses. Grade-point average (G.P.A.)-- Applicants must have a grade-point average of: a.3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) as recorded on their official transcript or as computed based on 4 years of education or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or .3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (B or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.
NOTE: You must be a current student enrolled in an accredited educational institution seeking a Graduate degree on a full or half-time basis. If at any point during the internship (and for any reason) your status as a student changes to that of a non-student your internship will be terminated.
Education
All applicants must submit their academic transcripts in order to be eligible. The transcripts may be unofficial or official and must show your status as a student as well as support your educational claim. This position is not in the bargaining unit. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information visit: information
This position does not have promotion potential.
The work schedule is Full-time 40 hours per week.
Appointments for student intern positions are nonpermanent and generally last from 10 to 16 weeks. Student interns may have an opportunity for a permanent or term position based on a successful intern experience (completion of a minimum of 400 hours of work not to exceed a total of 640 hours) and successful completion of degree requirements. The ability to convert to a permanent or term appointment with a minimum 400 hours of work experience is contingent upon budgetary conditions and staffing needs at the time of eligibility.
Applicants who are selected for this position will be required to provide an official transcript on the day of your orientation or within 3 business days after orientation. This transcript must show that you meet the education requirements for the GS-7 grade level and that you are currently enrolled through at least August 2026. Failure to meet the requirements or provide the transcript will result in termination of your internship.
Form I-9 Employment Verification and the Electronic Eligibility Verification Program - GAO participates in the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. If selected the Form I-9 will be required at the time of in-processing. Click here for more information about E-Verify and to obtain a copy of the Form I-9.
OPTION FOR ADDITIONAL SELECTIONS: Based on the staffing needs additional selections may be made through this vacancy announcement.
You may be required to file a financial disclosure report.
Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid for by the GAO.
Selectees will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. If selected at the time of appointment selectees will be required to update the OF-306.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: GAO provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees (and interns) with disabilities. To request an accommodation please email .
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and are claiming 5-points veterans preference you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans preference you must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans preference visit: U.S. Government Accountability Offices policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race religion color sex (including pregnancy) national origin age disability genetic information sexual orientation or gender identity.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Academics
- Accomodation
- Business Analysis
- Data Structures
- Dynamics
- AS 400
