Accounting Intern
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46202
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
About the Hoosier Lottery:
The mission of the Hoosier Lottery is to return maximum net income to the state in a socially responsible manner. By embracing our core values, we're better able to live up to our mission. Our core values are:
- Have a passion for excellence
- Be customer and consumer-centric
- Operate with the highest level of integrity
- Foster creativity, teamwork, and collaboration
- Commit to the growth and development of our team
Salary Statement:
The hourly rate for this position is $16.24 per hour.
A Day in the Life:
- Assist in the Indiana State Fair balancing process for the accounting team during the fair dates of August 7 -August 23. Will need to begin employment no later than July 20, 2026. Fair days run Tuesday – Sunday and hours are normally 12:00pm- 9:00pm. Training will take place at the Hoosier Lottery Headquarters and at the State Fair grounds between the hours of 9:00am-4:00pm.
- Opportunity to begin as early as May 26, 2026. Work on-site at the Hoosier Lottery Headquarters, 10 hours per week until the fair begins, assisting the Senior Accounting Manager with projects, such as running weekly and monthly sales reports, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, and standard journal entries.
What You'll Need for Success:
- To be considered for this position, you must be enrolled currently in an accredited college or university, majoring in Accounting, AND have completed at least two (2) years of college-level education credits
- Must have a flexible schedule and be prepared to work weekends, early mornings, or late nights especially Aug 7-Aug 23
- Demonstrate people and management skills
- Demonstrate the ability to thrive in a challenging and fun environment with many unknowns and changing objectives
- Detail-oriented
- Demonstrate project management skills to develop and execute multiple projects simultaneously to meet overlapping deadlines
- Demonstrate above average organizational/problem-solving/decision-making skills
- Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrate ability to proactively identify issues/develop solutions/implement resolutions
- Demonstrate creative and strategic thinking
- Must have the passion of a self-starter and quick learner
- Demonstrate ability to work independently
- Must be able to work outside
- Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis
