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Auditor Controller's Office - Paid Internship
County of Riverside
Auditor Controller
Location
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Salary
$16.90 - $22.63
per hour
Type
Internship
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January 14, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This paid internship in the County of Riverside's Auditor Controller's Office involves helping the accounts payable team with tasks like reviewing payments, processing financial transactions, and assisting with end-of-month reports, all under supervision.
It's ideal for college students or recent graduates studying accounting or finance who want hands-on experience in government finance while balancing school.
The role offers flexible hours up to 40 per week for about a year, based in Riverside, California.
Key Requirements
- Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of an accredited college/university Bachelor's or Master's program in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, with proof via unofficial/official transcript required at application
- Submit resume and transcript as attachments with application
- Self-motivated with strong organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines
- Veteran's Preference: Eligible applicants should upload DD-214 or NGB-22 form if applicable
Full Job Description
The County of Riverside's Auditor Controller's Office is currently seeking a paid intern. The candidate will report to the Principal Accountant in the Accounts Payable Unit.The in-person student internship position is based in Riverside County and offers a flexible work week consisting of approximately 20 - 40 hours per week, with flexibility granted around academic obligations. The selected candidate can anticipate the internship to be one year in length.
Requirements
The intern will be responsible for, but not limited to:
Review and approve vouchers, including regular vouchers, employee reimbursements, procurement card, outstanding vouchers, and revolving fund vouchers. Assist the Accounts Payable Team with warrant distributions, wire transfers, running pay cycles, processing stops and cancels of County warrants, and reaching out to departments regarding any voucher discrepancies. Assist with month-end and year-end close job assignments. Process journal entries, assist with reconciliations as necessary, process credit card payments, work on the E-Payables expiring logs, and perform other tasks and job duties for the E-Payables program as needed. Identify and present item issues to manager/supervisor for review/resolution and assist departments and co-workers with troubleshooting voucher issues. Provide guidance regarding County policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average: 2.5 GPA required.
Proof of most current unofficial/official transcript with cumulative GPA must be provided at time of application as well as a resume.Education: Applicants must be currently enrolled/attending school at an accredited college or university in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program.
Areas of Study: Accounting, Finance, or similar.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Student, or recent graduate in the Field of Accounting & Finance or a closely related field with a concentration of Accounting.
- 2.5 GPA or greater.
Additional Desired Candidate Qualifications:
- Self-motivated
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task between assignments with tight and competing deadlines.
- Organize, plan, and assist with other projects/tasks as needed.
**All applicants are required to include a resume and most recent unofficial/official transcript. Document(s) must be uploaded as attachments at time of application to be considered.**
Additional Information
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
What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants currently enrolled/attending school at an accredited college or university.
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 Nathan Paul at NathPaul@RivCo.org.
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