DFA Intern

Position Number: 22107807

County: Craighead

Posting End Date: 03/31/2024

Anticipated Starting Salary: 15.33/hr

Office of Field Audit - Northeast District

The Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration has developed a paid internship program that provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while developing an understanding of Arkansas State government. Summer internships last for 10 weeks and permit students to work up to 40 hours per week.

Applicants must be a sophomore, junior or senior in good standing at an accredited college or university majoring in accounting, finance, audit, or a related field; have completed a minimum of 6 hours of accounting courses; and hold a valid Arkansas Driver's License or State issued ID. Recent graduates may also be considered. If selected for an interview, the applicant will need to bring one (1) letter of recommendation (letter must be academic based, such as department head, dean, instructor, or counselor).

The mission of the Department of Finance and Administration is to provide Arkansas citizens convenient, effective, and courteous service which will encourage voluntary compliance with tax, license, and child support laws.

Position Information

Class Code: C116C

Grade: GS03

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: 26,034.00 - 37,749.00

Summary

The DFA Intern assists with projects specific to the business needs of the assigned Department. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Intern duties may include, but are not limited to, research, database management, attending relevant meetings, drafting written correspondence, creating professional presentations, reviewing policies and procedures, providing technical assistance, and other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook is required. Preferred applicants will possess strong verbal and written communications skills, a willingness to work as a team, and time management skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must be a sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student currently enrolled at an accredited college or university. Recent graduates of an accredited college or university may also be considered.

Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

ONLY COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WITH WORK HISTORY WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Applications must include complete work history and references. A resume may accompany the state application but will not be substituted for any part of the application. False, misleading, or incomplete statements may result in disciplinary action and possible termination.

Veteran Preference: A copy of a DD-214 must be submitted to the Hiring Official at the time of interview to be considered for Veteran Preference.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS at (888) 897-7781 or dhs.gov/e-verify.

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