Accounting Intern Extra Help Part-Time

Description

To be considered for this employment opportunity
you must submit a complete application package by 4:30 p.m. on December 5 2025

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 Citys financial system; and perform related work as required.

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• 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 PROCESS

Interested applicants must submit a completed City of Clovis employment application and supplemental addition all of the following items are required for a complete application package: valid college transcripts student grades for verification of a minimum of a total 3.00 GPA and equivalent college course descriptions if applicable . The complete application package must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on December 5 2025 . Applications must be submitted online at For additional questions you may contact Personnel at . Brief resumes are welcome as a supplement to the Citys standard application form; however the application form and supplemental questionnaire must be filled out completely to be considered . You may attach your resume valid college transcripts student grades for verification of a minimum of a total 3.00 GPA and equivalent college course descriptions to the attachment section of the application form at the time of application submission submit by email to or hand deliver by the deadline date and time. A resume only may not be submitted in lieu of a completed employment application to be considered. Applicants may not attach any additional documents that are not required to their application or submit any other documents by email mail fax or hand delivery . Reasonable accommodation when needed for otherwise qualified candidates with disabilities must be requested in writing and faxed to at the time of application submission . Applicants will receive notification regarding the status of their application by email or phone once the applications have been processed and reviewed.

Applicants must meet each qualification for the position at the time of application submission. All applications will be reviewed based on the necessary employment standards for the position. 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 Citys 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 DOCUMENTATION

The required documentation for the position must be attached before you submit your online employment application to the City of Clovis. The NEOGOV application site will allow you to attach documents to an employment application that you have already submitted however the system will not allow the City of Clovis to view or print attachments after the online employment application has been submitted. If you do not attach the required documentation prior to submitting your online employment application you must submit the required documents by email to or hand deliver by the deadline date and time to be considered for this employment opportunity. Failure to submit a complete Application Package will result in disqualification from the recruitment process . Applicants may not attach any other documents to their application or submit any other documents by email mail fax or hand delivery.

A complete Application Package contains the following documents in addition to the online application:

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. 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

Required Experience:

Intern