Accounting Intern

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

• Cash and Food Assistance
• Employment Services and Workforce Development
• Unemployment Insurance
• Adult Protective Services
• Child Support

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world!

Guiding Principles

• We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
• We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.
• We get better at what we do every day.

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

What You Will Do

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.

Day-to-Day you will:

• 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

   

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

   

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

Location: 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

Tips For Your Application

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 your online 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.

ADA Notice

If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact ada_public@jfs.ohio.gov

Background check information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require drug testing and/or fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.