Auditor Controller Office Internship (Finance)
The Auditor Controller Office has an internship opportunity that will provide hands-on experience with payroll processing and tax-related reporting utilizing PeopleSoft HCM and financial systems. The intern will gain an in-depth understanding of governmental accounting principles and practices as well as knowledge of payroll tax laws and retirement system regulations.
The in-person internship will be located in Riverside and will offer a work week consisting of up to 40 hours, with flexibility granted for academic obligations. The selected candidate can anticipate the internship to span up to one year in length.Under supervision, assists and participates in the work performed by employees of a specific profession; through participation, receives supervised work experience in a specific professional vocation; and performs other related duties as required.
The responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting in processing and recording daily cash receipts for the organization
- Collaborating with other accountants to facilitate biweekly payroll tax deposits and ensure accurate quarterly tax filings for Form 941 and DE9
- Assisting in the monthly reconciliation of agency funds and collaborating with the accounting team to post journal entries to the County financial system
- Helping with preparing and reporting W2s and W2Cs at year-end, ensuring all employee earnings and withholdings are accurately reported
Education: Applicants must be currently enrolled/attending school at an accredited college or university in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program during the duration of the internship. Recent college graduates are also eligible to intern for up to one year following their graduation date.
Areas of Study : Accounting, Finance, or similar.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Knowledge of general ledger management and account reconciliation processes
- Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with other college and external customers
- Strong organizational skills with effective written and verbal communication abilities
- Ability to analyze data and draw logical, well-supported conclusions
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in payroll processing and tax reporting
- Understanding of governmental accounting principles and procedures
- Proficiency with accounting software and experience with financial data reconciliation and journal entry posting
- Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
The County of Riverside has a Veteran's Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 or NGB-22 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for Veteran's Preference. Policy is available here: https://rivcocob.org/sites/g/files/aldnop311/files/2023-05/C-3%2004-04-2023_0.pdf (Download PDF reader)
What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants currently enrolled/attending school at an accredited college or university or who have recently graduated within the past twelve months.
No late applications will be permitted and changes or alterations cannot be accepted. Resumes that include job descriptions and duties copied from the job classification will not be considered.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application. Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process.
General Information
For more information, please contact Veronica Sandoval at vsandoval@rivco.org
