ACCOUNTING INTERN

Defense Finance and Accounting Service · Department of Defense

📍 Texarkana, Texas 💰 $17.82 – $22.68/hr

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Department: Department of Defense
Location: Texarkana, Texas
Salary: $17.82 – $22.68/hr
Hiring Path: Student
Number of Openings: Few
Security Clearance: Other
Date Posted: 2026-09-21
Application Deadline: 2026-11-02

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Job Summary

This position is part of DFAS's Pathways Program, for current students/individuals accepted for enrollment in a qualifying educational program in an accredited institution, full or half-time basis. This is a PAID summer internship, running May - August. Applicants who indicate they meet the minimum qualifications will receive an email from assessments@USAHire.opm.gov to complete online assessments. Check your "Spam"/"Junk" folders. See below for more information!

Key Responsibilities

As an Accounting Intern, you will:

Requirements & Education

Undergraduate Credit Information: 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours is equal to 1 academic year above high school. For study at a business or technical school, 36 weeks of study (20+ classroom hours per week) is comparable to 1 academic year above high school. For study at a business or technical school: 36 weeks of study (20+ classroom hours per week) is comparable to 1 academic year above high school.

You MUST provide proof of education or of certification to be considered for this position. Click here for more information about acceptable documentation: Transcripts and Certifications. Education MUST be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence at the time of application. Late submissions of proof of accreditation will not be accepted.

Click on the link for a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials.

Contact

dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.dfasmeritcc@mail.mil · (317) 212-0454

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Defense Finance and Accounting Service, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $17.82 – $22.68/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Student' hiring path.