Finance Intern

Position Summary: Seeking a detail-oriented and motivated intern to assist with financial, accounting, and budget-related functions. This internship offers hands-on experience in municipal finance, public-sector accounting, and fiscal management while supporting the City’s financial operations and compliance requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

(The duties listed are intended to serve as an example of the typical functions performed.  They are not exclusive or all inclusive and will vary with assignments.)

• Assist with budget preparation, monitoring, and financial reporting.
• Support accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Help maintain and organize financial records and documentation.
• Conduct basic financial analysis, data entry, and reconciliation.
• Assist with audits, grant tracking, and financial compliance tasks.
• Prepare spreadsheets, charts, and summaries for internal use.
• Respond to internal inquiries related to financial procedures.
• Attend finance meetings or city council budget sessions as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Finance Department operations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements: 

• Interest in public finance and local government.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills. 
• Basic finance and accounting principles and practices.

Ability to:

• Ability to plan, schedule, and produce work independently with minimal supervision, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize work and be self-motivated.
• Complete assignments accurately and on a timely basis.
• Work independently on complex and confidential assignments and analyze a wide variety of data.
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information demonstrating a high degree of professional integrity.
• Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor.
• Maintain high standards for professional and ethical conduct.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public agencies, vendors, and the general public. Follow safety rules and regulations of the City and the Department.
• Support the Department’s and City’s Mission, Values and Goals.

Learning Goals:

• Interns will gain experience in municipal budgeting, financial reporting, government accounting principles and practices, public-sector fiscal responsibility and transparency, financial data analysis, and record management.  

 Education & Experience:

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited College or University program working towards an Associate’s or a Bachelor’s degree in the field of Political Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.