The State Accounting Office (SAO) provides accounting and financial reporting expertise for the State and is statutorily responsible for statewide financial reporting. The SAO also provides enterprise oversight and management of the State’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, accounting policy development, financial business process improvement recommendations, and management of the payroll and accounting shared service centers.

The Statewide Accounting & Reporting (SWAR) Division is responsible for statewide financial reporting including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Budgetary Compliance Report, Single Audit Report, accounting policy, accounting governance, and other special projects as assigned by agency leadership. SWAR is a dynamic and highly successful team dedicated to the continuous improvement of financial reporting and providing value to the stakeholders of Georgia. SWAR is seeking an Accounting intern to become part of the team.

Internship Period: 8/1/2024 through 12/15/2024

(Internship may begin earlier depending on availability)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Our organization is seeking an Intern to assist with the preparation of financial statements and footnotes, as well as the compilation of information for the annual reporting requirements of the state.

Intern duties will include:

• Compile and track forms and other additional information received from state agencies
• Perform preliminary review of year end forms received from agencies
• Monitor the SWAR mailbox
• Assist with files formatting and conversion (from MS Word to PDF)
• Data entry or load in the financial reporting system (FCCS) when requested
• Participate in special projects as identified and assigned by supervisor

Internship Requirements, Skills and Abilities:

• Self-starter with organizational skills
• Ability to use judgment to determine the accuracy of financial information
• Ability to manage various tasks and projects
• Ability to use computers in the area of accounting spreadsheet applications
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill

Education/Training/Experience:

Minimum Training & Experience:

• Working towards a degree in accounting
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge in governmental accounting
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Excel, such as pivot tables and v-lookups
• Able to work 20-25 hrs. a week

NOTE: The Georgia State Accounting Office conducts background checks on all final candidates. Hiring of applicants is contingent upon satisfactory results of criminal background\records check, credit evaluation, employment, and education verification.

This internship is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant has been identified. 

For more information about this internship contact: SAO Human Resources at SAO_HR@sao.ga.gov.

 The State Accounting Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer