2026 Summer Internship Program - Accounting Intern

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Internship

As an employee of the Atlanta Fed, you will help support our mission of promoting the stability and efficiency of the U.S. economy and financial system. Your work will affect the economy of the Southeast, the United States, and the world. The work we do here is important, and how we do it is just as important as what we do. We live our values of integrity, excellence, and respect every day. We do the right thing, we do things right, and we treat people right. A career at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta gives you the chance to do work that touches lives and helps communities prosper.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is the central bank of the United States and is one of the most influential, trusted, and prestigious financial organizations. It consists of twelve Reserve Banks located around the country and the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C. The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta territory covers the Sixth Federal Reserve District, which includes Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, and portions of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The Atlanta Fed and the other Reserve Banks play an important part in all three of the Feds functions : monetary policy, bank supervision and regulation, and the operation of a nationwide payment system.

Internships are paid. Summer housing will not be provided. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, rush jobs, change in workload or technological developments).

The scope of the assignment includes :

• Hands-on accounting experience
• Live reconciliations, journal entries, and applicable financial reporting and general ledger work
• Practical applicable of controls (COSO and ICOFR)
• Support automation efforts through testing and build (projects)

Qualifications :

Students must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university in a Bachelor or Graduate degree program through the duration of the internship.

Minimum cumulative GPA above 3.0 in academically rigorous curriculum.

Must be committed to working a 40-hour work week for 10-12 weeks during the summer months.

Knowledge of accounting software modules

Preferred knowledge of PowerApps / BI and Workday

Preferred majors :

Accounting

Business

Core competencies :

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Strong analytical skills

Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects

Great work ethic and detail oriented

Comfortable working across time zones to complete projects in a timely manner

Our benefits to interns (some benefits are subject to being onsite) :

Professional development opportunities

Networking

MARTA passes provided

Free LinkedIn Learning access

Free access to our FedFuel career development tool

Caf and dining options on-site

Dress for your day

Flexible hours

Access to on-site fitness center

To apply, please attach a resume and a copy of your most recent unofficial transcript.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.