The AOC has unique and exciting opportunities to serve as an Accounting Aide during the Summer Internship Program, which offers hands on professional experience, networking, training and most of all exposure to careers in public service, on Capitol Hill.
Duties
Accounting Aide In this role the Accounting Aide will assist accountants with work related to financial statement audits and performs mathematical reconciliations involving inventory data of selected organizations. Students will perform a variety of general support duties consisting of administrative functions such as organizing and filing records electronically, managing incoming inquiries, developing and distributing correspondence and additional related tasks.
Salary
Qualifications
All students must be U.S. Citizens. Applications will be accepted from college students who are at least sixteen (16) years of age by June 30, 2025, AND currently attending college or university. Students must have a major in accounting, business administration, finance, public administration or related field. Note: Participation in the Summer Intern Employment Program is limited to a total of three years. Candidates are eligible to participate no more than three years, collectively or consecutively, in the Summer Intern Employment Program. Candidates who have reached the three years in the program will be deemed ineligible to participate this calendar year.
Education
To be eligible, you must be a current student who meets the following requirements: Applications will be accepted from college students who are at least sixteen (16) years of age by June 30, 2025, AND currently attending college or university. Students must have a major in accounting, business administration, finance, public administration or related field.
Required Documents
Required Documents for Summer Internship Positions The Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) job application process is designed to ensure you only provide information necessary to evaluate your qualifications and eligibility for the position vacancy. To apply for Summer Internship positions, you only need to submit: a) your resume and b) answers to the online vacancy assessment questionnaire. The online questionnaire contains eligibility questions and other relevant information. No additional documentation or attachments are required at the time of application. Your resume should list your education, any relevant training, skills and work experience to include job titles, employment dates and job duties. Nothing further is required until it is requested by AOC’s Human Capital Management Division. When asked to provide proof of enrollment in high school, trade school or college, students selected for a position need only provide one (1) of the following acceptable documents: A copy of your current class schedule A copy of your current school report card A copy of your current college transcript - unofficial transcripts downloaded from your school website are acceptable College acceptance letter if you are not yet enrolled Letter from your advisor or registrar’s office indicating that you are a current student Failure to provide the required document will end further consideration and/or result in the withdrawal of any tentative job offers.
How to Apply
You MUST apply online. If you experience difficulties with the application process or do not have access to a computer, please contact the HR Specialist listed as the point of contact before the closing date of this job announcement. If you are a new user to the USAJobs Site, you must register in USAJOBS. For help with setting up an account or for general assistance in using USAJOBS, go to USAJOBS Help Page. NEED HELP? If you experience any difficulties with the application site, help is available! If you have problems completing your on-line application, contact the Monster Hiring Management Help Desk at 1-866-656-6831 or by e-mail at MGSHELP@monster.com. The help desk is available Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. You may call and leave a voice mail message at all other times. All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJOBS “Saved Documents” feature. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may call our Employment Center for technical assistance in entering your application at (202) 226-7000.
Benefits
This is a Summer Student Hire Position. Students will not receive any benefits including leave, retirement, health benefits, etc.
