Intern - Accounting

Job title: Intern - Accounting

Starting Wage: $21.50

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Position Summary 

Under general supervision, supports accounting functions at the District. Responsible for daily reconciliation of financial assistance payments to customer accounts, preparation of various monthly financial reports and other special projects as assigned. 

Education 

• Required - One (1) year of college completed with a study emphasis in accounting, finance, or a related field. If a recent graduate, must be pursuing post graduate hours.

 Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing 

• Required - Have and maintain a valid driver’s license Upon Hire 

• Required - Pre-employment Background Check & Drug Screen Upon Hire 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Strong organizational skills; attention to accuracy and details. 

• Must be a self-starter. 

• Ability to work with limited supervision. 

• Ability to work on several projects at one time and meet deadlines. 

• Proficiency with personal computers, tablets, and/or other electronic devices to include familiarity with, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word) and enterprise wide software (e.g., SAP). (Intermediate proficiency) 

• Ability to learn new or upgraded computer software as required.

 • Efficient written and verbal communication skills, in English, to assist internal and external customers, co-workers and management professionally, regardless of provocation.

 • Occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary. 

Essential Functions 

• Assist with special projects as assigned, such as updating plant ledgers, gathering supporting documents for insurance claims, completing annual surveys, and reconciling goods receipts to vendor payments. 

• Prepare routine journal entries to record payments to vendors. 

• Reconcile open Purchase Orders to outstanding invoices as well as monthly vendor statements. 

• Update spreadsheet to assist with yearend 1099 preparation. 

• May receive work direction and oversight from the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis.

 • May receive work direction and oversight from the Manager, Accounting. 

• Prepare weekly vendor checks for mailing. 

Required for All Jobs 

• Perform a variety of other duties as assigned 

• Understand and comply with all District policies and procedures 

Physical and Environmental Requirements 

• Office: Work is primarily performed in an office setting amid normal conditions of dust, odors, fumes, office lighting and noise. 

*Please see job posting on our Careers page for a full listing of physical demands 

*Please ensure the application is filled out thoroughly to be considered for this position 

An Equal Opportunity Employer “Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation"