Internship | Charter Schools | VVWRA | Accounting Technician | Fall 2026
This position is open to students enrolled in a Charter School in the High Desert ONLY!
Location: Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority (VVWRA), 20111 Shay Rd., Victorville
Type: Paid Internship
Schedule: 100 hours, 2 days per week, September 21 - November 13, 2026
College credit is available through a Victor Valley College Work Experience course.
You must be 16 years old for the internship and have Right to Work documents.
About the Internship
Join the VVWRA team this summer as an Accounting Technician Intern and gain valuable hands-on experience in financial operations, audit preparation, budgeting, and more. This internship is ideal for high school or early college students in general business or accounting-focused CTE pathways who are eager to apply classroom learning to real-world work.
Key Responsibilities
Interns will rotate through the following areas of financial operations, guided by experienced staff:
Audit & Financial Statement Preparation
Assist with general ledger reconciliations
Prepare audit support documentation
Organize files for internal/external audit trails
Budget Book Preparation
Attend budgeting meetings
Populate budget worksheets
Assist in creating simple budget presentation materials
Grant Reimbursement Documentation
Identify invoices eligible for grant funding
Help summarize reimbursable costs for reporting
Accounts Payable Operations
Practice 3-way match of invoices, purchase orders, and confirmations
Code transactions accurately and verify financial data
Input service entries into accounting systems
What You’ll Learn
How to maintain accuracy and confidentiality in financial documentation
Real-world applications of financial literacy and accounting principles
The structure of public-sector financial planning and reporting
Fundamentals of grant compliance and accounts payable workflows
Qualifications
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
Professional communication and teamwork skills
Ability to obtain a work permit