Job Description

Governor's Summer Intern - SBOA Accounting

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

The Indiana State Board of Accounts is dedicated to providing the citizens of the State of Indiana with complete confidence in the integrity and financial accountability of state and local government. The Indiana State Board of Accounts is committed to providing the legislature and other interested parties with accurate and reliable information, and the key factors in achieving this commitment are the competency and professionalism of our staff. The Board of Accounts, for more than 100 years, has been holding government officials accountable to their constituents for financial reporting and following the Indiana Code when making any type of decision that relates to taxpayer dollars. Hiring for multiple locations.

Role Overview

As the Accounting Intern at SBOA, you will apply professional accounting and auditing knowledge and techniques under the direction of an experienced Field Examiner or Field Supervisor to assist in planning and conducting routine or special audits of local agencies governmental units. You will verify compliance with State, federal, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations in terms of consistency and adherence to accepted accounting principles and management practices. You will report to advanced level Field Examiner or Field Supervisor.

A valid driver's license is required for this internship. This 2026 summer internship is in Valparaiso, Indiana, and will serve the surrounding area. Interns will work on site at the engagement locations.

The hourly wage for this position traditionally starts at $20.00 per hour but may be commensurate with education and work experience.

A Day in the Life

The essential functions of this role are:

• Identify and execute one major project related to agency needs and academic area of study.
• Create, develop, and sustain the programmatic efforts for the assigned discipline.
• Analyze data and feedback to provide recommendations.
• Partner with other relevant stakeholders to promote and enhance the quality of projects.
• Collaborate with State of Indiana agencies to ensure effective implementation of internal and external initiatives.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success

• Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate with an accredited post-secondary institution and have completed at least one (1) year of undergraduate education.
• Academic work in related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data sets related to discipline.
• Ability to build relationships, establish credibility, and influence leaders at all levels.
• Ability to conduct well-informed research.
• Ability to solve complex, critical problems.
• Ability to review and make recommendations on proposed changes to relevant policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

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