Accounting Intern

Office of Fiscal & Monitoring Services

We are responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the Agency's budget activities. We also conduct financial compliance reviews of ODJFS partners and sub-recipients, identifying operational improvement and risk reduction opportunities. This office includes the Bureaus of County Finance and Technical Assistance, Grants Management, Monitoring and Consulting Services, Audit Management Resolution, Planning & Operations, and Accounting. For more information please visit OFMS

In this position, you will be assigned to the Bureau of Accounting. The Bureau of Accounting is responsible for processing all departmental encumbrances and payments, administering automated accounting and payment systems (e.g., OAKS, EDI), performing and monitoring access security functions for JFS annual threshold expenditures and production reports.

• Ensure proper coding, accurate amounts, and all required supporting documentation is uploaded in compliance with agency standards
• Collaborate with budget coordinators to help establish clear reporting standards for supervisors
• Identify and organize data from multiple areas to ensure consistent and accurate reporting
• Assist with updating procedural documentation for the Bureau of Accounting
• Ensure documentation reflects current processes and best practices to improve efficiency and compliance

• Passion for public service
• Undergraduate Junior or Senior / Graduate Student
• Majors:
  Accounting, Public Accounting, Public Policy, Political Science, Business, or Public Administration, or related
• Ready to gain in-depth knowledge about ODJFS services

Summer 2026: 8 - 16 hours/week minimum. Hours must be worked M-F between 8AM - 5PM

This position will report to the James

A. Rhodes State Office Tower at 30 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following:

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university and in good academic standing. Proof of academic enrollment (current transcript copy) must be provided upon selection
• Must have completed one (1) academic year of college
• Must be 18 years old at start of employment

When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in this application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.