Intern - Accounting

Job Description
- Intern
- Accounting (13735)

Job Description

Intern
- Accounting - ( 13735 )

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE:
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.

Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by visiting the following link (). All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

JEA is now accepting applications for our paid 2027 Internship Program! This program offers students the opportunity to gain real-world, hands‑on experience while working alongside industry professionals. Interns will develop essential skills in leadership, professional communication, and presentation, all while building a strong professional network.

Accounting Internship

As an Accounting Intern at JEA, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of how these functions support and drive business operations. Interns will engage in meaningful projects exposing them to account reconciliations, reviewing financial statements, and learning what is required to ensure accuracy of monthly reporting. This hands‑on experience will help bridge the gap between academic learning and practical application in a dynamic, real‑world environment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for the internship program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a rising Sophomore, Junior, or Senior enrolled in an Accounting bachelor’s degree program
• A minimum GPA of 3.0
• A copy of your most recent transcript must be submitted with your application.
• Be available to work 13 weeks 32 hours per week during the internship period. (Jacksonville, FL)

225 N Pearl Street Jacksonville 32202

Sep 28, 2026, 1:25:01 PM

JEA offers a generous benefits and compensation package, with most benefits starting on your first day of employment
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• Paid Time Off: 13 paid holidays plus an exceptional annual leave benefit to be used for vacation, personal and sick time.
• Medical:
  Three comprehensive medical plans offered as options for you and your dependents–including one plan with 100% paid coverage for the employee.
• Other Benefits:
  Exceptional benefits package beginning from first day of employment.
• Health accounts – employer sponsored HSA and HRA
• Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability and more.
• Retirement: JEA provides a great benefits and retirement package for its employees. Employees may begin participation in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan on day one of employment. Employees have the flexibility to choose from a variety of investment options to help them achieve their retirement goals.

To encourage our employees to develop and maintain good health, JEA offers access to the Healthy Lifestyles Wellness program as well as 11 onsite fitness centers. From annual flu shots and biometric screenings to health risk assessments and periodic access to an on‑site mobile mammography unit, the program offers something for everyone.

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