Accounting Technician Intern

Location: Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority (VVWRA)
Type: Paid Internship | Summer Opportunity
Hours: 100 total hours

Schedule: Two days per week, from June 1 through July 23, 2026

This position is for a student enrolled in high school. It is an ideal position for a student between junior and senior year.

About the Internship
Join the VVWRA team this summer as an Accounting Technician Intern and gain valuable hands-on experience in financial operations, audit preparation, budgeting, and more. This internship is ideal for high school or early college students in general business or accounting-focused CTE pathways who are eager to apply classroom learning to real-world work.

Key Responsibilities
Interns will rotate through the following areas of financial operations, guided by experienced staff:

Audit & Financial Statement Preparation

Assist with general ledger reconciliations

Prepare audit support documentation

Organize files for internal/external audit trails

Budget Book Preparation

Attend budgeting meetings

Populate budget worksheets

Assist in creating simple budget presentation materials

Grant Reimbursement Documentation 

Identify invoices eligible for grant funding

Help summarize reimbursable costs for reporting

Accounts Payable Operations 

Practice 3-way match of invoices, purchase orders, and confirmations

Code transactions accurately and verify financial data

Input service entries into accounting systems

What You’ll Learn

How to maintain accuracy and confidentiality in financial documentation

Real-world applications of financial literacy and accounting principles

The structure of public-sector financial planning and reporting

Fundamentals of grant compliance and accounts payable workflows

Qualifications

Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Professional communication and teamwork skills

Ability to obtain a work permit