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Department of Human Resources
Accountant Intern (#1649 ) |
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Definition
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This class exists to develop professional competence as a journey level accountant while working under the guidance and supervision of fully trained Senior Accountants and Principal Accountants. Accountant Interns initially perform relatively simple tasks in support of Senior Accountants in the Controllers office and other departments. Assigned duties increase in scope and difficulty as the Accountant Intern demonstrates skills on performing moderately complex accounting duties. Work is performed under close supervision and is evaluated on the basis of progress in a structured work experience training program. Incumbents work with increased independence as professional competence is demonstrated. Demonstrated professional competence and successful completion of the structured training program leads to the promotional class of Senior Accountant. Failure to achieve demonstrated professional competence or the inability to complete the training program results in loss of employment. |
Distinguishing Features
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This class is distinguished from the accountant by the structured training program requirements and the transitioning nature of the intern class. |
Examples of Important and Essential Duties
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(ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS) 1. Participates in a structured on-the-job and classroom training program and learns to interpret and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and auditing procedures in the conduct and completion of accounting and auditing work. 2. Observes compares and reviews financial records, transactions, detailed financial data using personal computer spreadsheets and other automated software systems. 3. Write financial reports in a clear, concise, and accurate manner. 4. Performs a variety of accounting and administrative tasks such as analyzing source documents, maintaining ledgers, recording entries and assisting in budget preparation. 5. Prepares cash receipt reports, makes deposits, identifies and distributes personal service charges to appropriate accounts; identifies and records capital outlay expenditures, grant expenditures; and prepares invoices, payment documents and work orders. |
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Knowledge of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Government Financial Reporting Requirements; knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting specifically associated with a four year bachelor's degree in Accounting. In order to appoint up to 1652 Senior Accountant must successfully demonstrate professional competence as a journey level Accountant and successfully complete the Accountant Intern structured training program. |
Disaster Service Workers
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All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. |