Cucamonga Valley Water District
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Email: HR@cvwdwater.comPhone: 909.987.2591
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Job Description Complete job description on the District's website: https://www.cvwdwater.com/DocumentCenter/View/1349/Intern-Finance Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. DEFINITION Under immediate supervision, to perform a variety of accounting duties and projects to provide support of the District’s Finance Department. The internship is designed to be both educational and practical. In this position, the intern will learn how to take skills he/she may have acquired in school related to his/her particular area of interest, and apply them in a professional setting. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS Incumbents assigned to this position work under close supervision of the Finance Manager, Accounting Supervisor, Accountant, and must be able to understand and follow direction, apply theoretical knowledge, financial law, and government policies in his/her day to day work. This position will not exceed 960 hours per fiscal year. ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTIONS Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Operate a personal computer including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and accounting software programs. 2. Perform daily accounting functions under direct supervision. 3. Assist staff during District’s annual audit. 4. Compile and organize financial and statistical data from various sources; prepare a wide variety of analyses, reports, statements, and supporting schedules. 5. Assist with month end closing procedures. 6. Perform related duties or special projects as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: General filing techniques Standard telephone techniques Modern Office methods and procedures Operational characteristics of word processing, spreadsheet, and database computer applications Intermediate to advanced accounting Proper work safety standards Ability to: Operate standard office equipment (phone, copier, and fax) Operate personal computer Comply with the District’s safety, health, and environmental policies Present professional image and communicate effectively with others Organize and work on simultaneous assignments with attention to schedules and deadlines Maintain quality of work through attention to detail and accurate preparation of work papers Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others communicate effectively, both orally and in writing EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: General accounting experience preferred but not required. Education/Training: Currently pursuing a degree in the area of accounting or finance, along with having successfully passed an introductory accounting class. Must possess the ability to read and write at a level required of assigned duties. License and Certificate Valid Class “C” State of California Driver’s License WORKING CONDITIONS Typical office environment; noise level is usually quiet PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms. Employees are occasionally required to sit for pro-longed periods. Ability to occasionally perform lifting of up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data; use math and mathematical reasoning; analyze and solve problems; learn and apply new information; perform highly detailed work on multiple tasks and interact with District staff and others encountered in the course of work. DATE ADOPTED: July 2006 DATE MODIFIED: July 2015How to Apply: Please see the District's website: https://www.cvwdwater.com/320/Careers
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