Intern (Accounting)

Job Description

Intern (Accounting) | CalOptima

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at CalOptima, located in Orange, CA. CalOptima is a mission-driven community-based organization dedicated to serving member health with excellence and dignity, respecting the value and needs of each person. This role is crucial for an aspiring accounting professional to gain practical work experience, applying classroom knowledge to real-world challenges while supporting the team in shaping the future of healthcare for the community.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Orange, CA
• Pay: $47840–$64584 yearly
• Team: Integral part of the Accounting team
• Mission: Gain work experience in the field prior to graduating by assisting with general accounting and administrative support duties.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Department Support: Participate in a mission-driven culture that emphasizes high-quality performance with a member-focused approach to customer service, consistency, dignity, and accountability.
• Project Management: Manage department-assigned projects with a moderate degree of independence, ensuring deadlines are met and sub-tasks are completed efficiently.
• Collaboration: Assist the accounting team in carrying out departmental responsibilities and collaborate with colleagues to support short-term and long-term goals.
• Reporting & Communication: Participate in regular meetings with supervisors to review the status and progress of assignments, ensuring clear communication.
• General Accounting: Provide general accounting and administrative support for various specialties, including accounts payable, general ledger, and financial reporting.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. High school diploma or equivalent, plus current enrollment in a college, university two- or four-year degree program, an accredited vocational institution, or a graduate program.
• Experience: No specific years of prior experience are required for this role.
• Skills: Ability to develop rapport and maintain effective working relationships, work independently and exercise sound judgment, communicate clearly and concisely (both orally and in writing), organize, be analytical, problem-solve, possess project management skills, and utilize computer software effectively.
• Bonus: Completed at least one college-level accounting course.