Business, Finance, Accounting Internships
Seeking Degree Programs In: Accounting, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Legal, Audit, Human Resources, Business Management
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Through this single application, you are considered for multiple internship projects related to Business, Finance and Accounting. Simply complete the application questions which will help us identify what knowledge and experience you already have that may be related to the preferred qualifications for each individual internship project. It is common for applicants to receive consideration for multiple projects at varying times throughout the process. Mentors will make direct contact with applicants who meet their project qualifications to share the specific details of the project. Most internships provide flexibility with start and end dates to account for varying university term schedules. We encourage early applications to increase the number of opportunities available to you.
If you are interested in other INL internship categories in addition to this one, you will need to complete the application for each of those categories as well. Most of the information you provide while completing the initial application carries over to your new applications. You will have to review your previously submitted information in each step, ensure it is complete and then click the submit button on the final step.
THE PROJECTS:
Internship projects may focus on a wide variety of business and operations support for the Business Management directorate. Below are descriptions of the type of projects a student may work on:
- Assist Internal Audit with projects related to cost allowability, travel and purchase card audits. Develop automated audit processes.
- Provide support to Accounting in making benefit payments, account reconciliations, payroll and accounts payable support. Provide administrative support to INL's retirement and investment plans. Assist in the annual OMB Circular A-123 evaluation of internal controls (government version of Sarbanes-Oxley).
- Work with Planning & Financial Controls and learn to use laboratory project management tools and cost reporting systems. Assist with the fiscal year planning cycle. Assist in the preparation of financial monthly performance reports, cost analysis and reporting, cost transfers and journals.
- Assist in the Prime Contracts Department. Review the prime contract and create a matrix of common subjects.
Participate in INL's Business Systems and Planning and Decision Support Department. Develop advanced skills in Microsoft Power BI by participating in data analytics and metrics generation projects. Improve business knowledge by assisting in INL business systems.