Job Description
Location : Santa Ana
Job Type: Unpaid Intern
Job Number: 0000IN-0122-003 (O)
Department: Auditor/Controller
Opening Date: 01/18/2022
Closing Date: Continuous
CAREER DESCRIPTION Position
Accounting Intern (Unpaid Intern) Auditor-Controller's Office Applications will be accepted year round on a continuous basis. Auditor Controller
The Auditor-Controller's Office provides professional accounting services to many clients and stakeholders while also meeting numerous legal mandates. Our customer focus includes the public, County departments/agencies and employees, individuals, vendors, and other governmental agencies.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Duties may include, but are not limited to: Extract, input or scan information into the County's imaging system and/or accounting and personnel system; data mine using Electronic Report Management Imagining system (ERMI); access the department's computerized systems, through Access, Excel and/or Word; and input general information into various systems. Duties may also include matching documents, memos and ledger sheets, and/or reviewing and analyzing financial reports, journal vouchers, accounting transactions, legal opinions, government codes and the County's Chart of Accounts.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must currently be enrolled in an accredited college/university majoring in
accounting or finance. Recent graduates who have completed their degree in one of the above fields are also eligible to apply.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
The department is seeking students or recent graduates who express a sincere interest in a career in the accounting division of a large governmental agency. The position is best suited for applicants with a concentration in accounting. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and calculator is a plus. Previous office experience is preferred.
TIME COMMITMENT
Minimum 10 - 20 hours per week for 10 - 12 weeks. Hours must be scheduled during normal business hours (Monday - Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.). Applicants able to schedule the maximum hours/duration listed for the internship typically gain a more in-depth experience.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO INTERN
Although this is an unpaid internship that does not lead to permanent employment or include employee benefits, students and recent graduates are offered an excellent opportunity to build their resumes, develop career skills and apply academic knowledge, network with professionals in their fields of interest and explore career options with the Auditor-Controller's Office and other County of Orange agencies/departments.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants must attach a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts to their application. The cover letter is an opportunity for students to describe career and academic goals, to elaborate upon personal and academic accomplishments, and to identify what type of internship experience they are seeking. Learn more about what to include in a cover letter .
Applications that do not include a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts will not be considered.
REQUIRED BACKGROUND SCREENING/REFERENCE CHECK
The background screening requires the applicant's full legal name, date of birth, address and U.S. Social Security number. Turn-around time for the background screening is approximately 72 hours.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related recommendations. Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click to see the latest guidance for more details.
Internship recruitments at the County may close at any time at the discretion of the Agency. EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
For additional internship postings, please check our Web site at the following link: Click for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact (714) 834-2555 or
EEO INFORMATION Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. This position does not offer any benefits.
If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter for this position. The recruiter should be listed on the Job Posting.
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To be considered for an internship opportunity, complete the application and attach a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts.
I have read and understand this requirement to be considered.
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I am currently majoring in
Accounting or Finance or I am a recent graduate and obtained my degree in the above fields of study
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Please list computer programs that you have experience with such as Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
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Please enter your current GPA.
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Please list the number of hours you can schedule each week.
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Please enter approximate date you can begin internship.
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Please list out the days you are available to schedule intern hours and the available times for each day. Example: Monday, 10am-2pm.
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Type your preferred duration of internship. Example: 3 months
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Please read the following statement carefully. After reading the statement, answer the question. In conjunction with the passage of Assembly Bill 2830 by the California State Legislature, specific individuals may qualify for hiring preference when applying for an internship position.
Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 31000.11 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority in the hiring process. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories may be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility. Are you eligible to receive this hiring preference based on Government Code 31000.11?
(Select "Yes" only if you belong to one of the above mentioned categories)- Yes, I am eligible under Government Code 31000.11
- No, I am not eligible
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As part of the background process, students applying for an internship will need to provide a social security number. Are you able to meet this requirement?
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Will you receive academic credit through your college/university?
(Students will be asked to provide University agreements or MOUs that a site supervisor is required to sign before being offered placement)
Required Question
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Temporary work, Monday to Friday,