University of South Florida · 1 day ago
FWS Accounting Intern
Tampa, FL
Internship
Onsite
InternThe University of South Florida (USF) Institute of Applied Engineering (IAE) is seeking an Accounting FWS Intern to provide part-time support to their Accounting Team. This internship will offer students hands-on experience in accounts payable, payroll support, and month-end accounting processes within a federally funded research organization.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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 bachelor's degree at a local accredited University with a Junior or Senior standing
Current GPA of 3.0 or above
Basic knowledge of accounting
Knowledge of MS Office products
Accounting software exposure
Ability to follow processes
Preferred
Security Clearance is not required but preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental and life insurance plans
Retirement plan options
Employee and dependent tuition programs
Generous leave
Hundreds of employee perks and discounts
Company
University of South Florida
University of South Florida is a public research university located in Tampa, Florida.
Founded in 1956
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$170.33MKey Investors
The Duke Energy FoundationNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyFederal Railroad Administration
2024-09-17Grant· $0.07M
2024-04-03Grant· $0.2M
2023-09-25Grant· $17.07M
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