Finance and Accounting Intern

Finance & Accounting Intern

Summer 2026

Unpaid

Flexible Hours (up to 30/week)

Closing Date: March 6 2026

Want to see how money actually moves in a cityand build real-world skills you can put on your résumé The City of Falls Church Finance Department is looking for a motivated student intern whos curious about accounting budgeting and how local government works behind the scenes.

As a Finance & Accounting Intern youll get hands-on experience supporting the Citys day-to-day financial operations while learning how public-sector accounting really works. You wont just be observingyoull be contributing to meaningful projects that support the community.

About the City of Falls Church
Falls Church is an independent city just six miles from Washington D.C. With a population of about 16000 and a strong urban village feel were known for excellent customer service a nationally ranked school system environmental leadership and an active engaged community.

What Youll Do

Youll work alongside finance professionals and gain exposure to a wide range of accounting and budgeting activities including:

• Analyzing financial data to support budgeting and forecasting
• Helping prepare financial reports dashboards and presentations
• Assisting with expense tracking reconciliations and invoice processing
• Organizing and maintaining financial records
• Collaborating with other departments on special finance projects
• Converting the Citys annual budget book to an ADA-compliant format
• Supporting administrative and analytical tasks as needed

What Were Looking For

This internship is a great fit for a student who:

• Is detail-oriented organized and dependable
• Can handle confidential information professionally
• Is comfortable working with numbers spreadsheets and Microsoft Office
• Can juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Basic knowledge of finance or accounting is helpful but a willingness to learn is most important.

Who Should Apply

Students currently pursuing a degree in:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Business Administration
• Public Administration
• Or a related field

Fluency in English is required.

What Youll Gain

• Hands-on experience in local government finance
• Practical skills you can apply in future coursework or jobs
• Exposure to public-sector accounting and budgeting
• Professional training and mentorship

Compensation: Unpaid internship (training opportunities provided)

For more information about the City of Falls Church visit .

Deadline and How to Apply:The position closes on March 6 2026. Applications received prior to that date will receive priority consideration. Complete the online application at and upload your resume and cover letter.

Our commitment to an inclusive workplace:

The City of Falls Church is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity innovation and the success of our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression age marital status veteran status disability status pregnancy parental status genetic information political affiliation or any other status protected by the federal state and/or local laws or regulations. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department.

All City facilities are smoke free.

Required Experience:

Intern