Accounting InternAt — County of Orange

Auditor Controller
The Auditor-Controller's Office provides professional accounting services to many clients and stakeholders while also meeting numerous legal mandates. Our customer focus includes the public, County departments/agencies and employees, individuals, vendors, and other governmental agencies.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Duties may include, but are not limited to: Extract, input or scan information into the County's imaging system and/or accounting and personnel system; data mine using Electronic Report Management Imagining system (ERMI); access the department's computerized systems, through Access, Excel and/or Word; and input general information into various systems. Duties may also include matching documents, memos and ledger sheets, and/or reviewing and analyzing financial reports, journal vouchers, accounting transactions, legal opinions, government codes and the County's Chart of Accounts.  

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must currently be enrolled in an accredited college/university majoring in accounting or finance. Recent graduates who have completed their degree in one of the above fields are also eligible to apply. 

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
The department is seeking students or recent graduates who express a sincere interest in a career in the accounting division of a large governmental agency. The position is best suited for applicants with a concentration in accounting. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and calculator is a plus. Previous office experience is preferred.

duties may include but are not limited to extract, input or scan information into the County's imaging system and/or accounting and personnel system, access the departments computerized systems, through access excel and word

Training:

General Employee orientation, Provide training ad hoc to use ERIM system to retrieve documents, research using Data Warehouse, GASB Statements and other resources to assist with the completion of the county's annual financial reporting

Learning Outcomes:

build their resume
develop career skills
apply academic knowledge
network with professionals
explore career opportunities