Intern Grants Management Consulting Summer 2025 | Jackson, MS

GRANTS MANAGEMENT INTERN

Our Consulting practice is seeking high-performing students with an interest in Grants Management to join the Public Sector Advisory Services Team. As an Intern, you will be responsible for providing the highest levels of client service excellence while working with other consulting professionals and interacting with valued clients.

The successful candidate will play a key role in a growing team of professionals who assist clients with services related to the entire grants management lifecycle. Our client organizations are commonly State and Local governments, nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and healthcare entities that are recipients of federal funding. The nature and extent of the services provided to our Grants Management clients will vary, as will the individual career development and work opportunities for the successful candidate.

How you will contribute:

* Participate and support projects regarding Federal and State grant funding opportunities and other sources of targeted funding, grant, and regulatory compliance

* Perform operational and financial assessments of client's grants-related compliance, systems, processes, policies, procedures, and internal controls

* Research grant opportunities from government and non-government agencies

* Review program expenditures for allowability

* Work on a variety of financial, accounting, and compliance projects in various industries

* Perform industry and technical research for funding opportunities and the development of new client solutions

* Utilize technology and grants management systems to improve internal processes

* Delivering Forvis Mazars' commitment to an Unmatched Client Experience through timely and responsive communication with internal personnel and external clients

We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and:

* Ability to work well in a team setting, as well as independently

* Demonstrate a problem-solving attitude

* Willingness to take initiative

* Close attention to detail and organizational skills

* Effective time management

* Strong oral and written communication skills

* Ability to work under pressure, effectively prioritize, and adhere to deadlines

Minimum Qualifications:

* Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business-related field with basic accounting knowledge

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word