Accounting Intern (Fall 2024 Internship)

Description

The County of Ventura is excited to present the Accounting Internship Program for the Fall 2024 semester. The program is geared toward students interested in embarking in an accounting career in public sector service.

The program objectives are as follows:

• Provide current accounting students with an opportunity to gain work experience, mentoring, and networking in a public sector accounting environment and to create a strong interest in government accounting careers.

• Build a future talent pipeline for County of Ventura accounting positions.

• Allow interns to apply their accounting coursework knowledge in a practical real world structured environment, under the guidance and supervision of an accounting professional.

The ideal candidates will be currently enrolled in an academic accounting program at a vocational/technical school, college, or university, have completed introductory accounting coursework, be proficient in Microsoft Excel, and possess accounting software experience. Additionally, the ideal candidates will demonstrate a commitment to accomplishment and a disposition to provide the highest level of service in public service.

The formal program shall last approximately one semester (August 26 - December 9, 2024).Placements will be in various departments. The County has 26 agencies/departments.

The Accounting Internship Program will include an orientation session, a mid-way check-in, mandatory training, participation in mock interviews, and the program will end with a commencement celebration. Additionally, interns will present a summary of their internship experience during commencement.

PAYROLL TITLE:Clerical Trainee

SALARY:$20.24 per hour

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

RECRUITMENTOPENING DATE: Wednesday, June 26, 2024.

RECRUITMENT CLOSING DATE: Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at 5 p.m.

VIRTUAL PANEL INTERVIEWS:Week of July 8, 2024 (via zoom)

Examples Of Duties

There are currently 5 positions available within the following agencies: