Accounting Intern Extra Help Part-Time

City of Clovis; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Clovis in California is seeking an accounting clerk to perform a range of financial record-keeping and clerical duties for the Accounting staff.

You will post data to ledgers, assist with reconciliations, and maintain filing systems while using basic office software and the City’s financial system. The position requires solid knowledge of accounting practices and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Post data to ledgers, journals, and logs; write and post journal entries.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and proofread financial data.
• Accept and verify collections, receipts, and other financial data.
• Handle general clerical duties, filing, and operate basic office equipment and City financial system.

Skills

English usage

Basic accounting

Office procedures

Filing systems

Safety procedures

Microsoft Office

Education

Accounting option

3.0 GPA

Junior standing

Accounting 4A & 4B

Intermediate Accounting 120A

Job description

Description

To be considered for this employment opportunity you must submit a complete application packageby 4:30 p.m. on November 20, 2026

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.

Examples of Duties

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.

Typical Qualifications

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.

Supplemental Information

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.

Selection Criteria

Applicants must meet each qualification for the position at the time of application submission.

Selection shall be made from those applicants who submit a complete employment application, supplemental questionnaire, and all required documents, meet the position requirements, receive a passing score on an initial application screening, and receive a qualifying score on an oral interview, weighted 100%.

Oral interviews for the position will be administered in the City of Clovis.

As determined by the City and at the City's expense, successful candidates shall be required to complete and pass a medical examination, a drug/alcohol screen, and a background investigation.

Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of hire.

Required Documents

1. Copy of official or unofficial college transcripts from an accredited college or university, verifying required courses and student grades for verification with a minimum of a total 3.00 GPA
2. Equivalent college course descriptions, if applicable. Course equivalency is the process of determining if a course from one institution is comparable to a course at another. Documentation of course equivalency for each of the required courses must be provided when the course number/s are different from those listed. For equivalent courses, you must submit the college course description showing that the course(s) are equivalent to Accounting 4A & 4B and/or Intermediate Accounting 120A or Principles of Finance FIN 120. Equivalent college course descriptions are only required for courses other than Accounting 4A, 4B, Intermediate Accounting 120A or Principles of Finance FIN 120.

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