Spring 2027 DNC Accounting Internship

Accounting Department Summary:

One of the primary responsibilities of the Accounting team is to process all of the DNC's income and expenses in an accurate and timely manner. This responsibility includes ensuring that the DNC receives receipts for all expenses paid and ensuring that all DNC income is deposited and properly classified. In addition, the team produces financial reports to ensure that DNC management has access to current information regarding the DNC's financial position.

Position Summary:

Interns will work closely with the accounting department staff and gain hands-on experience in political accounting, as well as obtain a general understanding of how accounting supports all departments of the DNC. Responsibilities vary based on need and interest but will include the following:

• Processing incoming internal and external invoice requests, tracking receipts, and maintaining the DNC credit card program
• Daily internal fund transfers
• Entering journal entries for the DNC's third-party political action committees (PACs) and analyzing, creating and reviewing their annual audits
• Preparing and disseminating 1099-MISC and 1099-INT tax forms
• Participating in monthly balance sheet reconciliations and drafting financial reports
• Other duties include mail, filing, and other projects as determined by the department
• Assisting DNC staff with creating and updating vendor records
• Seeing firsthand how political fundraising and expenses work
• Learning the Federal Election Commission (FEC) rules and regulations
• Gaining exposure to a variety of accounting functions within the DNC, such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts and disbursements, budgeting, and banking.

Interns will gain knowledge of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) rules and regulations pertaining to filing, reporting, and compliance.

The DNC's Internship Program provides a unique opportunity for hardworking, passionate, and dedicated individuals to gain real-world experience in Democratic politics, strengthen their understanding of the political process, and gain valuable work experience.

The DNC is an equal opportunity employer. The DNC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetics, or any other basis prohibited by discrimination laws. The DNC encourages everyone to apply.

Program Dates and Deadlines:

The Spring 2027 Internship Program accepts applications through November 27, 2026.

The Spring 2027 Internship Program runs from January 11, 2027 to March 19, 2027.

The DNC hires interns to work 20 hours per week.

Interns are paid a $3,700 stipend for the program.

Interns based in D.C. are expected to work partial in-person hours at the DNC's D.C. office, and remote interns may do all work remotely.

Please allow up to 90 minutes to complete your application.

This is an unpaid internship position.

Intern Selection Criteria:

Applicants will be selected based upon the following criteria:

• Be enrolled, at the time of application, in an undergraduate or master's degree program, or have completed an undergraduate or master's degree within the last six months.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Applicants must not use ChatGPT or other third party AI platforms to draft their application responses because this will hinder our ability to select interns based on the merits of their individual experiences.
• Possess some experience with accounting, bookkeeping, finance, or business administration (course work or work experience).
• Possess some experience with Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel.
• Be highly motivated, professional, willing to learn, and able to collaborate in a team environment.
• Have strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Be able to commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week and attend weekly professional development sessions either virtually or in-person.
• Be willing to learn FEC rules and regulations and how to apply them to the political realm. (No previous experience with FEC is required, but applicants should have a willingness to learn).
• Have demonstrable interest in Democratic politics and commitment to electing Democrats.

Who May Apply:

Undergraduate and graduate students.

If you are interested in applying for an internship opportunity with the DNC, please complete the application at https://apply.democrats.org/internships/ and upload your resume and cover letter.

Application Tips:

• Customize your cover letter to demonstrate your passion for the DNC's mission and goals.
• The application asks for you to consider a role at one of the DNC's departments — the roles are listed under specific departments in the application portal; do not apply to a role that is not listed.
• Use the first name field in the application for your nickname or preferred name if you prefer.
• You do not need a U.S. citizenship to apply.
• Applicants must complete the application within one session. Please allow up to 90 minutes to complete.
• You can find more detailed information about these opportunities in the DNC's Internship Program Overview by clicking here.
• All applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
• Please contact rbergren@dnc.org if you experience any difficulty during the application process.