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Description
Cover Letter Required: Yes
Closing Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
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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.
Education/Areas of Study:
Accounting or Finance
Qualifications & Eligibility:
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
Knowledge of or interest in the law enforcement profession is a plus
Work Environment:
The IACP offers a focused, team-oriented, learning environment grounded in open communications, professional development and shared context. Primarily office environment, although light lifting, bending and reaching may be required.
All interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume
The IACP only requires you to fill out the skills section and screening questions in the application, along with your resume and cover letter.
Cover letters must contain the name of the position you're applying to
The IACP may consider applicants for positions other than those indicated
Please note that applications received without the requested information will not be forwarded for review
The IACP is an equal opportunity employer. Federal law prohibits discrimination in employment practices on the basis of race, color, religious affiliation, national origin, sex, age, or disability. No information requested on this application will be used for the purpose of excluding any applicant’s consideration for employment because of his or her race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or disability.
Public Health Compliance: 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.
