Accounting Intern Extra Help Part-Time

City of Clovis, California • Clovis, CA

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About The Position

The Accounting Intern performs accounting clerical support under the supervision of Accounting staff. The role involves financial record keeping and transactions, including accounts receivable and accounts payable, responding to requests and inquiries, and related work. Incumbents report to and take direction from the Senior Accountant. Tasks are initially explained thoroughly; after training, work is expected to be completed without constant supervision. Work is reviewed periodically, and most variations are referred to the supervisor for instructions.

The position is part-time extra-help employment with the City of Clovis. Applicants must submit a completed application, supplemental questionnaire, official or unofficial college transcripts showing a minimum 3.00 GPA and required coursework, and equivalent course descriptions when applicable. The application deadline is 4:30 p.m. on November 20, 2026.

Requirements

• Be a Business Administration student with an accounting option or a student in a closely related accounting field at an accredited college or university.
• Have a minimum 3.00 GPA.
• Preferably have junior standing or be completing the last semester of sophomore studies.
• Have completed Accounting 4A and 4B, or equivalent courses.
• Have completed or be currently enrolled in Intermediate Accounting 120A, or equivalent, or FIN 120, or equivalent.
• Know English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; basic accounting and bookkeeping procedures; financial and statistical record-keeping methods, practices, and terminology; modern office methods and procedures; filing systems and procedures; and appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Be able to perform accounting clerical work; process and maintain financial and statistical records; operate a computer and standard office equipment accurately and efficiently; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing; write legibly; and maintain effective working relationships.
• Submit a completed City of Clovis employment application and supplemental questionnaire, along with the required transcripts, GPA verification, and equivalent course descriptions if applicable.
• Complete and pass a medical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background investigation if required by the City.

Nice To Haves

• Junior standing or completion of the last semester of sophomore studies.

Responsibilities

• Post data to ledgers, registers, journals, and logs according to established account classifications and procedures.
• Write and post journal entries.
• Perform monthly reconciliations.
• Gather, tabulate, and proofread statistical or financial data.
• Accept and/or verify collections, receipts, and other financial data.
• Maintain files and records and perform general clerical duties.
• Operate basic business equipment and a personal computer using Microsoft products and the City's financial system.
• Respond to requests and inquiries and perform related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern