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Reference #: 4355893 THE POSITION

Are you currently enrolled in a college or university? Are you interested in gaining experience in the accounting field? The General Accounting Division of the Bureau of Accounting and Financial Management (BAFM) is seeking a driven Government Services Intern to join our team of professionals. This position will give you the opportunity to assist in the accounting duties related to reviewing, processing, recording, and controlling financial data for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this internship position, you will assist with the review and update of federal award master data maintained in SAP, assist with the review and approval of accounting journal entries submitted by PennDOT personnel, assist with the composition and posting of accounting journal entries for payroll adjustments and statutory transfers, assist with monitoring transportation unit resource accounts maintained for subrecipient reimbursement agreements and Federal Highway Administration grant closeouts, assist with grant and project tracking sheet updates, and assist with composing and distributing records retention letters for Federal Highway Administration grant closeouts. You may have the opportunity to expand into additional general accounting duties as your schedules permit. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Telework: You may be expected to work from home (telework) full-time, with occasional in-office days when work dictates such requirements. Please keep in mind that while this is a full-time telework position, that can change at any time at the Governor's discretion. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Salary:All new hires to the Commonwealth will start at the minimum salary. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS You must be currently enrolled in a college or university full-time in an undergraduate or graduate program by the start of the internship. You must be in a good academic standing (2.5 GPA or higher). Additional Requirements: You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation. How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at . Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disa ility, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.