Accounting Graduate Student Intern - Mississippi State University
Camgian
Accounting & Finance
Starkville, MS, USA
Posted on Feb 25, 2026
As an Accounting Graduate Student Intern, you will support Camgian’s Finance & Contracts department across budgeting, forecasting, project accounting, audit support, and compliance initiatives. This role provides hands-on exposure to federal contracting accounting requirements, cost tracking, financial analysis, internal controls, and operational finance within a high-growth defense technology environment.
This is a part-time position based out of our headquarters in Starkville, MS designed for graduate students who are detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and eager to build a strong foundation in applied accounting while continuing their graduate studies. This is a paid internship, with an expectation of 20 hours per week during the summer semester, and with an option to extend the internship through the fall and spring semesters.
Qualifications
This is a part-time position based out of our headquarters in Starkville, MS designed for graduate students who are detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and eager to build a strong foundation in applied accounting while continuing their graduate studies. This is a paid internship, with an expectation of 20 hours per week during the summer semester, and with an option to extend the internship through the fall and spring semesters.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in the MSU Adkerson School of Accountancy.
- Expected B.S. in Accounting with a completion date in Spring 2026.
- Intention to pursue Master of Professional Accountancy or Master of Taxation.
- Strong proficiency with Excel (lookups, pivot tables, basic formulas).
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to handle confidential financial data with discretion.
- Familiarity with accounting concepts such as accruals, revenue recognition, and cost allocation.
- Interest in government contracting, auditing, and internal controls.
- Exposure to accounting systems.
- Willingness to learn FAR/DFARS requirements and DCAA audit expectations.
- Strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving ability.
- Assist with monthly close tasks, including expense reviews, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Support accounts payable coding, invoice review, and verification of supporting documentation.
- Help update and maintain fixed asset records, lease schedules, and depreciation tracking.
- Assist with preparation of journal entries and financial schedules.
- Help maintain audit-ready documentation for credit card transactions, expense reports, timekeeping, and project costs.
- Assist with the development of automated financial processes and documentation improvements.
- Support data validation, cleanup, and process standardization efforts.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Hands-on experience in corporate accounting within a DoD-focused environment.
- Exposure to financial compliance, program controls, and real-world cost accounting.
- Practical application of accounting and auditing concepts.
- Mentorship from an experienced finance leader.
- Enjoy a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive team culture focused on continuous learning and experimentation.
- Camgian’s mission is to deliver advanced AI/ML solutions that accelerate decision-making in high-stakes environments. We operate in a complex mix of R&D, services, and product-based government contracts, requiring rigorous financial controls, accurate cost accounting, and compliance with FAR/DFARS and DCAA requirements. Our finance and contracts team partners closely with program management, engineering, and corporate leadership to ensure disciplined financial operations in support of Camgian’s growth.