Description Are you a highly motivated ambitious problem solver that thrives in a collaborative and dynamic environment? Are you a self-starter, an enthusiastic problem solver with good organizational skills and the capability to handle multiple priorities? If you’re pursuing a business degree in and want to gain experience in financial operations we’d love to have you join our team! We are seeking an intern to help us process and maintain APL financial data and its reporting for Payroll, Accounts Payable, General Accounting and Billing and Accounts Receivable in accordance with internal practices and government regulations. As a member of our team, you'll contribute to ensuring financial success in a dynamic government contracting environment. You will be joining a hardworking team dedicated to providing top-notch service that exceeds expectations. We are passionate about and committed to making impactful contributions that support APL's missions. We strive to foster an environment of excellence and cross-enterprise collaboration built on a foundation of integrity and evolution. As a member of our team... Your primary responsibility will be to prepare and record daily transactions in APL's Oracle accounting software. Your attention to detail is crucial to ensuring completeness and accuracy, compliance with internal policy and regulatory protocols, and delivery of high-quality service in a timely manner. You will assist with the preparation and processing of payments made to APL to ensure timely recording and reconciliation that is needed to support our business. We expect you to prepare internal and external audit documentation. Your solution-oriented approach will be instrumental in offering ideas to improve information management activities affecting internal policy and external regulatory controls. Using your strong interpersonal and communication skills, we expect you to work with team members to investigate, analyze, and resolve outstanding financial data processing issues. Your analytical approach will also be instrumental in evaluating work processes and tools to offer ideas for improving accounting practices. You will perform other duties, as assigned, including support of JHU data requests and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audit requests. Qualifications You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you... Are pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in a business related major or related degree. Exhibit outstanding attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Have the ability to collaboratively perform in a dynamic and deadline-driven environment. Are excellent at multitasking, prioritizing assignments, communicating progress, and meeting deadlines. Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills. Have a strong desire to learn and can easily adapt to changing environments. Show a proficiency in working with Microsoft Office tools including Excel and Word. Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. To access APL’s facilities and networks, US Citizenship or permanent resident status is required, subject to applicable laws. You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you… Have Experience with data analytics and/or data visualization software Why work at APL? The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation’s most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates. At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL’s campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers. About Us APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact Accommodations@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place. The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Minimum Rate $22.20 Hourly Maximum Rate $47.50 Hourly