Data Analyst and Research Intern

County of Orange • Orange County, CA

2d • Onsite

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. This internship will support the Auditor-Controller’s office through detailed research of county vendor compliance information, and will be assisting in data analytics projects which are part of the Enterprise Resource Planning implementation. The Intern will be reporting to the Auditor-Controller's Chief of Staff.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing, or have graduated within the last six months with a bachelor's or graduate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Sincere interest in a career in the accounting division of a large governmental agency.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is a plus.
• Previous office experience is preferred.
• Applicants must attach a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts to their application.
• Full legal name, date of birth, address and U.S. Social Security number for background screening.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Previous office experience

Responsibilities

• Extract; data mine using data warehouse; access the department's computerized systems, through Access, Excel and/or Word; and input general information into various systems.
• Research established department policies, research vendor payments and assisting with miscellaneous special projects.
• Assisting in data analytics projects which are part of the Enterprise Resource Planning implementation.
• Supporting the Auditor-Controller’s office through detailed research of county vendor compliance information.

Benefits

• Excellent 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree