DFAS
Student Trainee (Accounting)
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DFAS
NY1552182 Salary: $17.64 to $23.45 per hour Position accepts applications from 12/16/2025 to 01/07/2026
This paid summer internship (May – August) is part of DFAS’s Pathways Program for current students who are enrolled in a qualifying educational program on a full or half‑time basis. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will receive an email from assessments@USAHire.opm.gov to complete online assessments.
Duties
Serve as an Intern in the DFAS Internship Program performing a variety of assignments involving the practical application of financial principles, procedures, processes and regulations.
Receive, review, and verify the validity and completeness of appropriation, accounting or financial data, including disbursements and collections.
Enter data into financial systems and correct invalid or incorrect entries.
Verify, balance, and reconcile detailed supporting documentation with listings, automated records, and/or reports.
Assist in the preparation of recurring and special reports.
Conditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
This national security position may require access to classified information and requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12/31/1959).
Suitable for Federal employment.
Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification.
Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full‑time or half‑time student.
Must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Must maintain student eligibility for the duration of the internship.
New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check. For more information, visit e‑verify.gov.
Qualifications
Accepted for enrollment in the current or next upcoming semester in a degree‑seeking program (diploma, certificate, etc.) at an accredited or qualifying educational institution.
Full or half‑time student enrollment.
Preferred Degree Categories
Accounting
Business Administration with Accounting Concentration
Masters of Business Administration with Accounting Concentration
Masters of Accountancy
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DFAS
NY1552182 Salary: $17.64 to $23.45 per hour Position accepts applications from 12/16/2025 to 01/07/2026
This paid summer internship (May – August) is part of DFAS’s Pathways Program for current students who are enrolled in a qualifying educational program on a full or half‑time basis. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will receive an email from assessments@USAHire.opm.gov to complete online assessments.
Duties
Serve as an Intern in the DFAS Internship Program performing a variety of assignments involving the practical application of financial principles, procedures, processes and regulations.
Receive, review, and verify the validity and completeness of appropriation, accounting or financial data, including disbursements and collections.
Enter data into financial systems and correct invalid or incorrect entries.
Verify, balance, and reconcile detailed supporting documentation with listings, automated records, and/or reports.
Assist in the preparation of recurring and special reports.
Conditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
This national security position may require access to classified information and requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12/31/1959).
Suitable for Federal employment.
Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certification.
Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full‑time or half‑time student.
Must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Must maintain student eligibility for the duration of the internship.
New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check. For more information, visit e‑verify.gov.
Qualifications
Accepted for enrollment in the current or next upcoming semester in a degree‑seeking program (diploma, certificate, etc.) at an accredited or qualifying educational institution.
Full or half‑time student enrollment.
Preferred Degree Categories
Accounting
Business Administration with Accounting Concentration
Masters of Business Administration with Accounting Concentration
Masters of Accountancy
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