June 12, 2025
Electric Energy Jobs

Accounting Intern: Year-round

Organization:
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Region:
Canada, California, Sacramento
End of contest:
June 20, 2025
Type:
Full time
Category:
Accounting/finance
Description
Department:  Financial & External Reporting

Location:  Sacramento, CA, US, 95817-1899

Category:  Student

Apply by Date: 06/20/2025
Hourly Minimum Pay Rate: $19.14/hour
Hourly Maximum Pay Rate: $23.32/hour

SMUD is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Accounting Intern to join our team in supporting the implementation of SAP S4/Hana for finance. This unique opportunity will allow you to dive into the intricacies of financial data analysis, with a primary focus on fixed assets and various other finance-related areas.

Our ideal intern is a proactive learner who thrives in both remote and in-person work environments, demonstrating a strong commitment to precision and analytical thinking. By joining us at SMUD, you will gain valuable insights and practical skills in financial systems while contributing to the successful deployment of cutting-edge technology that will shape the future of our finance operations. If you're eager to learn and excited about making an impact in the community, we invite you to apply and be part of our dynamic team!

About SMUD's College Internship Program

SMUD's College Internship Program provides college interns with an opportunity to contribute their skills and knowledge to SMUD while gaining valuable work experience. Workshops and activities will also be part of the program where interns will have the opportunity to be immersed in SMUD's culture and learn leadership skills as well as develop their professional skills.

SMUD was also recognized by Interns 2 Pros for the 2020 Internship Program of The Year Award in recognition of excellence in internship strategy, implementation, and impact and was one of five finalists for the 2023 Internship Program of the Year from Interns 2 Pros along with Paramount, Fox Corporation, Intuit, and Toyota.

Purpose

Under staff direction, incumbents in this classification are full-time students who perform research and analytical tasks for projects and assignments that utilize specific and acquired academic skills and knowledge in non-engineering subjects and disciplines.

Nature and Scope

The work performed in this classification calls for regular application of analytical and independent research skills.  This work is distinguished from students engaged in repetitive and easily learned tasks who are employed in the Office Assistant (clerical/technical) classification.  Incumbents in the Engineering Student Assistant classification perform at a similar level but are restricted to students majoring in an Engineering curriculum and performing tasks that employ acquired mathematical and science knowledge.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Performs tasks of an analytical or research nature for suitable projects or ongoing assignments which call for specific acquired academic skills and knowledge.
  • May locate sources of information; collects and organizes data.
  • Makes computations and analyzes data for degree of confidence and for alternative courses of action.
  • May develop computer programs relating to assignments and may code material for established programs.
  • May develop written, graphic and/or oral reports.
  • May assist staff analysts and technical personnel by performing elements of their work under close supervision.

Required Education

Registration as a full-time student (minimum of 12 units) at a resident academic institution in a declared curriculum that will provide the specific skills and knowledge that will contribute to available work assignments.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Majoring in Accounting
  • Junior or Senior standing preferred
  • Coursework in Intermediate Accounting I or II
  • Experience with Excel
  • SAP knowledge
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently
  • Problem solving skills
  • Good communication skills in person and in a remote setting

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Contact

Sacramento Municipal Utility District

6201 S St

Sacramento

California United States

www.smud.org