Summer Internship in the General Accounting Unit - Accounting

Description

SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY!

Summer Internship in the General Accounting Unit - Accounting

Location: Valley Water Headquarters (5750 Almaden Expy. San Jose, CA)

1 Internship Available!

Overview

Do you want to make a difference in your community while also gaining priceless career experience? Do you want to expand your network and build your resume while learning about the water industry? If so, a summer internship with Valley Water may be the best choice for you! Come apply your talents to help secure safe and clean water for a healthy environment.

Our Commitment

Racial equity, diversity and inclusion are integral to Valley Water. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity, contributes to inclusion, and strengthens belonging by broadening our perspective and collective understanding of the world around us to accomplish our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.

About Valley Water

Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San José, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.

About Next Gen Career Pathway’s Summer Internships

Our popular internship program provides excellent opportunities to explore your chosen career path, develop industry specific skills and knowledge, and increase your professional network! As part of the Valley Water community, you get an insider’s perspective on the way we work and the impact we are able to make. The Summer 2025 Internship Program will provide interns with training and experience leveraging collaboration tools while either working on-site or hybrid. Summer Interns will be given one-on-one mentorship, professional development training and an hourly pay of $26.31. At the end of the program interns are to prepare and present a Capstone presentation to share their experience and achievements.

About The General Accounting Unit

The General Accounting Unit safeguards the integrity of the District's financial records, monitors expenditures to budgetary allotments, and reports the financial status of the organization. The unit acts on behalf of Valley Water to ensure that all accounting standards are followed, and reports are filed in accordance with federal and state requirements and Valley Water policies.

The unit provides accurate and timely financial information, payroll services, disbursements management, and revenue collection for Valley Water in compliance with regulatory requirements; maintains and reconciles the financial system with bank accounts; prepares financial statements and coordinates the annual financial audit with external auditors.

INTERNSHIP LOCATION STATUS: This internship requires the individual to report in-person. This position is not eligible for a hybrid telework schedule. The intern is expected to report to the office for the duration of the internship.

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Selection Process

Eligibility

The Summer Internship Program is open to undergraduate & graduate students who are third year and above enrolled in a college/university for Fall 2025.

Application Process

We will be accepting applications from February 3rd through February 17, 2025. You will need to provide the following with the online application: