Accounting Intern
If you're eager to gain hands-on accounting experience while making a meaningful impact in your local community, this is a valuable opportunity to explore a career in public sector finance.
Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District (FSSD), an innovative and award-winning public agency, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Intern. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in governmental accounting while supporting a forward-thinking organization dedicated to sustainability, resource recovery, and protecting vital waterways like the Suisun Marsh.
As an Accounting Intern, you’ll work alongside a knowledgeable and supportive team of finance professionals at our award-winning facility. Under the direct supervision of a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA), your experience may count toward the general accounting experience requirement for individuals pursuing CPA licensure in California.
This internship offers exposure to public sector accounting practices, budget development, financial reporting, internal controls, and other essential functions that support our operations. In addition to assisting with key tasks, you’ll learn how financial management plays a critical role in maintaining vital public infrastructure.
We’re excited to mentor the next generation of finance professionals and demonstrate how meaningful and impactful a career in public accounting can be.
The ideal intern candidate has/is:
- An accounting background through their course of study, including completion of Principles of Financial Accounting AND Intermediate Accounting, or equivalent coursework.
- Enthusiastic for the work and is considering a career in accounting or finance.
- Experience with Excel and data analysis
- Interested in applying knowledge from accounting coursework to real-world processes.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Self-motivated and resourceful