Accounting Intern - Fall 2026

The Accounting Intern supports core accounting operations with a strong focus on accounts payable, including processing and routing invoices, reviewing expense reports, handling corporate card reimbursements, and performing general ledger reconciliations. The intern partners closely with AP, accounting specialists, and other teams on recurring tasks and special projects while demonstrating strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to member service. The position suits someone pursuing an accounting degree who can work both independently and within a team, adapts to change, and contributes to a positive and service‑driven environment.

The MSUFCU Internship Program is designed to support interns in developing career readiness competencies as defined by NACE. Throughout the internship program, interns will gain hands-on experience and enhance essential skills that prepare them for success and career growth. Interns will have the opportunity to develop competencies in career and self-development, communication, critical thinking, equity and inclusion, leadership, professionalism, teamwork, and technology. 

Work Location: Hybrid (2-3 days onsite weekly); Headquarters campus in East Lansing, MI
Work Schedule: Part-Time (15-25 hours) during MSUFCU business hours Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm. 
Paid Hourly Internship: $15.00+/hour
Duration: Fall Semester beginning August 26th, with potential to continue into future semesters part-time. 

An offer of employment with MSU Federal Credit Union and affiliates is contingent upon the agreed work arrangement (onsite/hybrid/remote) and work location. MSU Federal Credit Union may or may not be able to accommodate temporary or permanent changes to work arrangements or allow employment outside the city and/or state of residency in which the new hire resides at the time of offered employment. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Verifies and posts transactions to journals, ledgers and other records/systems
• Prepares reports, statements, and invoices for processing
• Balances and reconciles general ledger accounts
• Assists with internal and external audits, and NCUA Examinations
• Assist in each accounting function including accounts payable, accounts receivable, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Actively pursuing Associate or Bachelor degree in related field of study
• Demonstrates empathy and a commitment to providing superior member service
• Ability to assess member needs and offer alternatives
• Displays high level of integrity
• Seeks continuous learning and improvement through feedback and other means
• Ability to be a self-starter and work successfully in a team-oriented environment
• Open to change and to considerable variety in the workplace
• High level of both written and oral communication skills
• Ability to develop constructive and cooperative relationships with others, and maintain them over time
• Ability to analyze problems and to arrive at a proper solution
• Demonstrates a commitment to the community and giving back
• Accepts responsibility and is accountable for high-quality results
• Ability to cross-sell products and services as beneficial to members
• Displays high level of creativity and innovation
• Fosters a positive, energizing, fun, and diverse environment
• Careful attention to detail

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• May be required to remain in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• Ability to operate standard office technology, equipment and tools, which may include many hours of computer and phone usage.
• Occasionally needs to move about inside of office area
• Exposure to potentially hazardous condition, i.e. robbery. Receives detailed instructions and procedures to be followed to minimize the exposure
• This position is able to work in hybrid or onsite working arrangements.

Disclaimer:

• Note this job description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and MSU Federal Credit Union reserves the right to change this position description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as MSUFCU may deem appropriate.
• MSUFCU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.