Intern (Accounting)

We are a mission-driven, community-based organization that serves member health with excellence and dignity, respecting the value and needs of each person.

About the role

This internship offers the opportunity to gain work experience in accounting prior to graduating. You will be an integral part of our Accounting team, assisting with general accounting and administrative support duties for various specialties including accounts payable, general ledger, and financial reporting. This position is full-time in the office and provides a moderate degree of independence, with frequent meetings with supervisors to review the status and progress of assignments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a mission-driven culture focused on high-quality performance, customer service, consistency, dignity, and accountability.
• Assist the team in carrying out department responsibilities and collaborate with others to support short- and long-term goals.
• Handle department-assigned projects, meet deadlines, and complete sub-tasks.
• Participate in meetings with supervisors to review work status and progress.
• Complete other projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent plus enrollment in a college or university two- or four-year degree program, an accredited vocational institution, or a graduate program.
• Completed at least one college-level accounting course (preferred).

Skills

• Develop rapport and maintain effective working relationships with leadership, staff, and external contacts at all levels and with diverse backgrounds.
• Work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Work a flexible schedule, including availability for evening and weekend events.
• Organize, analyze, problem-solve, and manage projects effectively.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects.
• Identify opportunities for internal and external collaboration.
• Motivate and lead multi-program teams and external committees/coalitions.
• Utilize computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and job-specific applications/systems.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to visually read information from computer screens, forms, and other printed materials.
• Ability to speak clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication via telephone and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing, reaching, flexibility, body movement (bending, crouching, walking, kneeling, and prolonged sitting).
• Ability to lift and move objects, patients, and/or equipment weighing 10 to 25 pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: Pay Grade 301 – $47,840 - $64,584 ($23.00 - $31.05/hour), with final salary based on education, job-related knowledge, experience, skills, and internal equity.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• CalPERS pension program and additional retirement packages.
• Generous PTO program.
• Work-life balance initiatives.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional and career development opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling.

Schedule

This is a full-time, in-office position. Work is typically indoors and sedentary, subject to schedule changes and variable work hours, with occasional travel as needed.

Work Environment

Depending on the location, the work environment may vary:

• 500/505 Building or Remote Work: Typically indoors and sedentary. Noise level is usually moderate.
• PACE: Typically indoors in a clinical setting serving the frail and elderly. Noise level may be moderate to loud, with potential exposure to harmful or hazardous environmental conditions.
• Community: Typically indoors and sedentary, with occasional outdoor work in varied temperatures. Noise level may be moderate to loud, with potential exposure to harmful or hazardous environmental conditions.