OMB-Fiscal Intern/Extern

Term:Ongoing

Recruitment #082725-INTERN-100200

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Introduction

About the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) provides leadership, policy development, planning, and analysis to maximize the value of Delaware’s people, facilities, land, and financial resources. OMB supports the Governor’s policy agenda, manages the state’s budget and capital projects, oversees state facilities, delivers essential government support services, administers pensions, and operates the state’s central payroll system. Through these efforts, OMB ensures efficient and effective management of Delaware’s financial, human, and capital resources for the benefit of all Delawareans.

Essential Functions

About the Internship
Interns will support accounting and financial operations with responsibilities such as:

  • Analyzing and reconciling vouchers, ledgers, and statements

  • Monitoring expenditures for budget compliance

  • Reviewing financial transactions and accounts for accuracy

  • Compiling reports for state, federal, and special-funded programs

  • Assisting with budget preparation, cost projections, and forecasting

  • Supporting internal controls, policy reviews, and process improvements

  • Ensuring compliance with state and federal fiscal requirements

Job Requirements

Job Requirements: 
Please attach a resume with your online application or use the resume tab in DEL to provide a detailed description of how your education, training and/or experience meets each job requirement including employer, experience/responsibilities and dates (month/year) of employment/training.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications: 
1. Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Business Management, Computer Information Systems, or a related field. (Minimum 2.5 GPA)
2. Currently seeking internship hours to fulfill degree program requirements.
3. Currently seeking an externship to apply academic knowledge and practical work experience within a related degree field. 
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Adobe, and familiarity with financial reporting/accounting systems
5. Organized, detail-oriented, and able to take initiative with routine tasks.
6. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills including the ability to prepare reports and communicate with staff at all levels.
7. Strong interest in accounting and finance with the ability to interpret accounting standards and government regulations.
8. Reliable transportation.

Additional Posting Information

OMB are currently seeking dedicated interns or externs located in Kent County to gain hands-on experience in government accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis. Interns will work under professional supervision, applying accounting principles while supporting fiscal operations that impact programs across the State of Delaware. 

Through completion of the program, Interns/Externs will gain the following skills: 

  • Real World Experience 

  • Technical Skills Development 

  • Strategic Thinking

  • Professional Networking 

  • Career Readiness

  • Personal Growth

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Criminal background check:  A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  TDD users may request an auxiliary aid or service by calling (800) 232-5470 or by visiting delawarerelay.com.  You may also call (302) 739-5458 or email DHR_ADAConcerns@delaware.gov for additional applicant services support.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.