300015-131:Summer Intern, Finance-Controller

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a “contract” between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.

General

Job Title:

Summer Intern, Finance-Controller

Job Code:

A0088

Supervises Directly:

No

New or Revised:

Revised

Regular or At-Will:

At-Will

Date Last Revised:

12/23/2025

Exempt or Non-Exempt:

Non-Exempt

Compensation Approval Signature:

Union/ Non-Union:

Non-Union

Division:

Department:

Finance, Procurement, and Compliance

Finance-Controller

Salary Schedule:

INTERN

Cost Center Code:

300015

Grade:

INTERN

Essential Position:

No

Reports To:

Senior Accountant

EEO Code:

Administrative Support

Work Format

In-Person

Who We Are & What We Do:

At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day—exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.

Role Description:

The Summer Intern, Finance-Controller will assist in various tasks related to General Ledger (GL) reconciliation and cleaning old accounts within the Finance department. The intern will gain practical experience in accounting by helping maintain accurate financial records, ensuring that accounts are properly reconciled and any discrepancies are resolved. This position provides an opportunity for students to apply their academic knowledge of accounting and finance in a professional setting, working with experienced team members to support financial operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

As a summer Intern, we will provide you with:

- A real-world experience on exciting projects

- Connections with recent college graduates and our company leaders

- Performance of assignments under the direct supervision of a department lead

Performance of other work-related duties as needed

Your essential functions include, but are not limited to:

- General Ledger Reconciliation: Assist in reconciling general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.

- Cleaning Old Accounts: Help clean up old accounts by identifying and resolving discrepancies or outdated entries in the financial system.

- Account Analysis: Support the review and analysis of financial data, identifying errors or inconsistencies that need attention.

- Financial Documentation: Assist in preparing and organizing financial documentation and reports for review by senior staff.

- Reporting Support: Help generate reports to summarize account reconciliations and identify areas that need further investigation or correction.

Collaboration: Work with other members of the finance team to support various accounting and audit processes.

Supervisory Responsibilities : Not applicable

Key Working Relationships:

Skills & Qualifications:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience:

Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices

Familiarity with Excel and the ability to work with financial data

Experience working in an office or administrative environment

Minimum Education Requirements:

Must be currently enrolled fulltime in an undergraduate or graduate program

Must have at least 30 credit hours complete

Must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average

Required Skills:

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including using formulas, creating spreadsheets, and managing financial data

Basic accounting skills and understanding of general ledger processes

Attention to detail for identifying discrepancies in financial data

Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Effective communication skills for preparing reports and collaborating with team members

Required Licenses & Certifications:

Not appliable

Required Languages:

English

Physical Requirements:

General office conditions

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

Experience in general ledger reconciliation or assisting with financial audits

Previous internship or work experience in accounting, finance, or audit roles

Preferred Education Requirements:

Preferred Majors: Accounting, Finance, Audit

Preferred Skills:

Experience with accounting software or financial management systems

Understanding of financial statements and reconciliation processes

Analytical skills to assess financial data and recommend improvements

The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.*

Your Experience at DC Water:

At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life’s most precious resource in the nation’s capital.

- Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.

- Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values—accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.

- Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees’ individuality and unique contributions.

- Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against “qualified individuals with disabilities”.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email complianceada@dcwater.com .