IAE Accounting Operations Intern - Summer… at University of… · Tampa

Summary: The University of South Florida (USF) Institute of Applied Engineering (IAE) provides engineering solutions to enhance performance for its sponsors. The intern will support the Special Operations Financial Management Team by developing analytics methodologies and tools to improve financial planning and decision-making. Responsibilities: - Perform core accounting and operational tasks in support of daily financial activities - Develop and update reporting metrics to strengthen data‑driven decision‑making - Understand and execute Program Management (PM) functions to support workflow and project tracking - Define and refine accounting and operational processes to improve team effectiveness - Assist in designing and testing analytical tools or templates for financial and metric reporting - Support the creation of clear, user‑friendly dashboards and interfaces for displaying financial and operational data Required Qualifications: - U.S. citizenship is required due to Department of Defense funding and potential access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) - Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies and tools - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team - Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn - Good communication skills for effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders - Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously - Pursuing a bachelor's degree at a local accredited University with a Junior or Senior standing - Current GPA of 3.0 or above Preferred Qualifications: - Security Clearance is not required but preferred - Strong collaboration skills; experience working in group settings - Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment - Software design and application development familiarity - Experience analyzing financial or operational data - Ability to create or support development of reporting dashboards - Comfort learning new systems, tools, and processes quickly Required Skills: Analytical skills, Financial data analysis Important Skills: Software design familiarity, Reporting dashboard development Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Medical, dental and life insurance plans, Retirement plan options, Employee and dependent tuition programs, Generous leave, Hundreds of employee perks and discounts