Accounting Intern (Summer 2026)At — County of Orange

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 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.

Tasks:

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.  

Training:

The student will receive an initial general orientation to the Auditor\u2011Controller’s office, including workplace policies, procedures, systems access, and an overview of county accounting functions. The intern will be trained directly by their supervisor and team members through job shadowing, guided walkthroughs of assigned tasks, and hands\u2011on instruction on accounting processes and internal systems. Training will continue throughout the internship as new tasks and projects are assigned, with staff providing explanations, demonstrations, and opportunities for skill development.

Learning Outcomes:

Although this is an unpaid internship that does not lead to permanent employment or include employee benefits, students and recent graduates are offered an excellent opportunity to build their resumes, develop career skills and apply academic knowledge, network with professionals in their fields of interest and explore career options with the Auditor-Controller's Office and other County of Orange agencies/departments.