Accounting Intern

City of Clovis, CA; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Clovis, California seeks an Accounting Clerk to perform a variety of clerical accounting duties, including posting to ledgers, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and handling financial data with accuracy and confidentiality.

Under supervision, you will support the accounting staff, maintain files, and use standard office equipment and the City's financial system. A minimum GPA and specific accounting coursework are preferred for applicants.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Basic accounting and bookkeeping procedures.
• Methods, practices, and terminology used in financial and statistical record keeping.
• Modern office methods and procedures.
• Filing systems and procedures.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

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.
• Perform general clerical duties including maintaining files and records.
• Operate basic business equipment and a PC utilizing the City's financial system.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

English usage

Accounting knowledge

Bookkeeping procedures

Office procedures

Filing systems

Safety precautions

Communication

Precise data entry

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting 4A & 4B completion

Intermediate Accounting 120A / FIN 120

Junior standing / last semester of Sophomore

GPA 3.0 minimum

Job description

DEFINITION

Perform a variety of accounting clerical duties involving financial record keeping and/or transactions including accounts receivable and accounts payable; respond to requests and inquiries; and perform related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Under supervision to perform support duties for the Accounting staff. Incumbents report to and take directions from the Senior Accountant. Incumbents receive thorough instructions when tasks are initially assigned and after training are expected to perform duties without constant supervision. Work is reviewed periodically upon completion and while in progress. Incumbents are expected to refer most variations in work to their supervisor for instructions.

Post data to various 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; perform a variety of general clerical duties including maintaining files and records; operate basic business equipment and a personal computer utilizing Microsoft products and the City's financial system; and perform related work as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Business Administration student with an accounting option or in a closely related accounting field with a 3.00 GPA minimum from an accredited college or university;
• Preferably a Junior standing or (completing last semester of Sophomore studies) from an accredited college or university;
• Completion of Accounting 4A & 4B (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university;
• Completion of, or currently enrolled in, Intermediate Accounting 120A (or equivalent) or FIN 120 (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation;
• Basic accounting and bookkeeping procedures;
• Methods, practices, and terminology used in financial and statistical record keeping;
• Modern office methods and procedures;
• Filing systems and procedures;
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

Ability 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;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of assigned duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Strength: Light work-lifting, carrying and/or pushing 25 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds;
• Work is primarily sedentary.

This job flyer does not constitute a contract and its terms and conditions can change without notice.

THE CITY OF CLOVIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER