FWS Accounting Intern

Organization Summary:

The University of South Florida (USF) Institute of Applied Engineering (IAE) provides agile best-value engineering solutions to enhance the performance effectiveness of its sponsors including the Department of Defense; other federal state and local agencies; and industry. These engineering solutions include hardware-and-software-based research advanced technology development prototypes and technical services.

The position title for this job application is Accounting FWS Intern. This internship program is specific to USF-IAE.

The Accounting Intern will provide part-time support to the Institute of Applied Engineering Inc. (IAE) Accounting Team while gaining hands-on experience in a professional compliance-driven environment. This role is designed for students seeking practical exposure to accounts payable payroll support and month-end accounting processes within a federally funded research and contracting organization.

Under the supervision of the Accounting Manager the intern will assist with routine accounting and administrative tasks help maintain accurate financial records and support audit and reporting activities. The position offers valuable experience in internal controls documentation standards and financial operations aligned with University policies and federal regulations.

This internship provides a strong foundation for students pursuing careers in accounting finance or related business fields.

Time commitment:

• Hours of operation are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday thru Friday.
• This position requires a minimum of 15 hours and a maximum of 20 per semester to align FWS FTE restrictions.
• This internship is in-person with limited remote work opportunities.

Opportunities:

• Build resume and explore career options
• Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace
• Upon completion of the internship a letter of recommendation can be provided upon request
• Opportunity for follow-on internship based on performance

The duties listed may change and/or may not be representative of all tasks associated with the position selected.

• Assist with processing vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Verify invoices for accuracy proper approval and coding
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents
• Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls
• Assist with month-end closing and AP reconciliations
• Assist with preparation of AP reports and support audits
• Maintain accurate and organized AP records
• Assist with payroll processing activities under supervision
• Assist with processing USF payroll vouchers
• Perform general accounting and administrative supportive tasks including ad hoc duties as assigned.

General Skills:

• Must be a Federal Work Study (FWS) Student.
• Because this position is partially funded by the Department of Defense candidates must have U.S. Citizenship.
• Security Clearance is not required but preferred.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Self-motivated detail-oriented and eager to learn.
• Good communication skills for effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Pursuing a bachelors degree at a local accredited University with a Junior or Senior standing.
• Current GPA of 3.0 or above

Specific Skills:

• Basic knowledge of accounting
• Knowledge of MS Office products
• Accounting software exposure
• Ability to follow processes