About the position
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 position of Accounting Intern (Unpaid Intern) involves various duties such as extracting, inputting, or scanning information into the County's imaging system and/or accounting and personnel system; data mining using the Electronic Report Management Imaging system (ERMI); accessing the department's computerized systems through Access, Excel, and/or Word; and inputting general information into various systems. Additional responsibilities may include matching documents, memos, and ledger sheets, as well as reviewing and analyzing financial reports, journal vouchers, accounting transactions, legal opinions, government codes, and the County's Chart of Accounts.
Responsibilities
- Extract, input or scan information into the County's imaging system and/or accounting and personnel system
- Data mine using Electronic Report Management Imaging system (ERMI)
- Access the department's computerized systems through Access, Excel, and/or Word
- Input general information into various systems
- Match documents, memos, and ledger sheets
- Review and analyze financial reports, journal vouchers, accounting transactions, legal opinions, government codes, and the County's Chart of Accounts
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university majoring in accounting or finance
- Recent graduates who have completed their degree in accounting or finance are also eligible to apply
- Sincere interest in a career in the accounting division of a large governmental agency
- Concentration in accounting is preferred
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and calculator is a plus
- Previous office experience is preferred
Benefits
- Opportunity to build resumes
- Develop career skills
- Apply academic knowledge
- Network with professionals in their fields of interest
- Explore career options with the Auditor-Controller's Office and other County of Orange agencies/departments
