Accounting Intern - Spring 2026

International Association of Chiefs of Police • Alexandria, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to make a difference? When you work for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), you don’t just make a living, you make a difference by shaping the future of the policing profession. Is it easy? No. Is it worthwhile? Absolutely. The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is the world’s largest and most influential professional association for police leaders. With more than 35,000 members in over 176 countries, the IACP is a recognized leader in global policing, committed to advancing safer communities through thoughtful, progressive police leadership. Since 1893, the association has been serving communities by speaking out on behalf of law enforcement and advancing leadership and professionalism in policing worldwide. As a leadership association, the IACP starts with our members’ needs. We think strategically and assess constantly; cultivate good judgement and drive change. Various projects you may work on: Reviewing and updating our Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual by coordination with the Team Managers Assisting with the review, analysis, and reconciliation of General ledger accounts to provide timely month-end, quarter-end, and potentially year-end financial statements to include such accounts as: Cash Accounts Payables Accounts Receivables and Deferred Revenues Prepaid Expenses Fixed Assets Office Leases Preparing, reviewing, and documenting training procedures, presentations, and policies for internal IACP staff to assist with financial transparency within the organization Additional tasks or projects as needed.

Requirements

• Applicant must be a college student, a graduate student, or a recent graduate within the past six months
• Self-starter who is organized and able to work independently
• Minimum 2.7 grade point average
• Excellent computer skills
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint experience and capabilities
• A strong detail-oriented mindset
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate and present oneself professionally
• IACP requires all employees, regardless of remote work status, to be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or new Intern or Fellow at the IACP, you will be required to comply with our vaccination policy, report your vaccination status, and provide proof of vaccination. Compliance with the policy does allow for exceptions, but those exceptions will only be granted in circumstances related to medical conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of or interest in the law enforcement profession is a plus

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and updating our Accounting Policies and Procedures Manual by coordination with the Team Managers
• Assisting with the review, analysis, and reconciliation of General ledger accounts to provide timely month-end, quarter-end, and potentially year-end financial statements to include such accounts as: Cash Accounts Payables Accounts Receivables and Deferred Revenues Prepaid Expenses Fixed Assets Office Leases
• Preparing, reviewing, and documenting training procedures, presentations, and policies for internal IACP staff to assist with financial transparency within the organization
• Additional tasks or projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed