Accounting Intern
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Job Description
General Purpose
The WRD Internship Program provides opportunities for students to gain valuable experience in the water industry. The purpose of this policy is to outline the Districts and interns responsibilities and to ensure interns have a positive and productive experience with the District.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Interns will gain real-life work experience in a fast-moving and professional environment. Depending on the field being pursued by the interns they will be placed within one of the Districts departments which include Administration/Human Resources Data and Technology Engineering and Operations Finance External Affairs Data Technology Services Hydrogeology or Watermaster/Water Resources. Interns will also have the opportunity to learn about the management and preservation of southern Californias groundwater resources from the lead agency responsible for those resources.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This multifaceted position will span a variety of activities and therefore require the incumbent to be highly motivated and exercise flexibility as they perform various tasks related to accounting and finance.
Familiarity with the following is favored:
Microsoft office products specifically Excel Word and Outlook;
Data entry and basic principles of accounting
Ability to do the following is favored:
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills;
Demonstrate a high level of organization tact and a positive outlook and drive;
Work independently or in a team setting;
Gain an understanding of new concepts in a constantly changing environment.
The Districts internship program is designed to provide an opportunity for college students to gain real-world experience while applying the principals and practices obtained through their academic training. Incumbents must furnish proof of enrollment and class schedule each semester/quarter to remain in the program.Qualifications
The ideal candidate must be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college/university with a minimum of one year completed in accounting finance or related field and be capable of working 10 to 18 hours per week. Candidates must undergo a physical and criminal background check.
The applicant must meet the following requirements for consideration:
Must have completed at least one year in undergraduate school;
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited program related to the aforementioned fields.
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination and drug screening; and successful completion of a pre-employment background check
Must provide a copy of current college transcript upon offer of employment.
DURATION:- Each internship is for one 12-month period. The internship may be renewed on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the General Manager.
- The work schedule for interns is intended to be part-time between 10 - 18 hours per week.
- Work schedule coordinated to work with school schedules but will not exceed more than 960 hours in the fiscal year (July 1 through June 30).
COMPENSATION: Student Professional classification receives$22.67 per hour for undergraduate and $24.94 per hour for graduate students.Student Professional Interns are those interns in the department of Administration/Human Resources Data Technology Finance and External Affairs.
For purposes of employment interns are considered temporary employees and are not eligible for any benefits unless required by law.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
To be considered for this opportunity please complete the application process for this position located at SUBMISSIONS MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the screening process which will include a panel interview and possible written exam. Final candidates must be able to prove their ability to work legally in the U.S. pass a background check and a physical.
The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:To be considered for this opportunity please submit (1) a District application available at (2) cover letter highlighting your applicable experience and (3) resume to . INCOMPLETE SUBMISSIONS MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the screening process which will include a panel interview and possible written exam. Final candidates must be able to prove legal U.S. residency pass a background check a physical and a drug test. The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
