Description/Duties And Responsibilities
The City of Santa Clarita is committed to providing a challenging and meaningful work experience for college students. The City offers unique opportunities for students to gain hands-on and in-depth experience in a variety of disciplines related to local, regional, state, and federal government operations. We provide real-world work assignments, which provide interns the opportunity to work side-by-side with professional City staff committed to teamwork and providing superior municipal services to the community of Santa Clarita.
The Finance intern will support various financial tasks, including journal entries, reconciliations, financial research, tracking, and analysis.
Salary
$20.06 - $25.41/hour (Undergrad Level)
$26.78 - $32.13/hour (Graduate Level)
This position is expected to work an average of 20-30 hours per week. The anticipated duration of the internship is approximately 6 to 12 months, but may end earlier or be extended depending on the division's needs.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conducts financial research and data verification
- Assists with the preparation of reconciliations and journal entries
- Conducts financial analysis for department and/or division budgets
- Drafts, proofs, and prepares memos, charts, reports, and analyses
- Analyzes and prepares recommendations related to process efficiency
- Attends various weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings
- Assists with general administrative support, as needed
Education and Experience
If you are a current undergraduate or graduate student or recent graduate in the fields of Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or a related field and are interested in gaining meaningful, hands-on work experience at the local government level, this may be the program for you.
Knowledge and Abilities
- General understanding of governmental organizations and municipal operations
- General understanding of accounting concepts and financial analysis
- Strong research techniques, survey methods, and data collection
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to oversee and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and be sensitive to deadlines and changing priorities
- Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to foster effective working relationships with all levels of staff and the community
- Financial system experience is desired
- Strong computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to reconcile financial data and produce work that is both accurate and complete
- Reliable team player and the ability to work independently as well as collaborate as part of a team
- Ability to lift, drag, and push files, paper, and documents weighing up to 25 pounds
Additional Information
An online completed City application form is required to apply for this position. All employment information must be provided on the application. Providing a resume is not a substitute for completing this section of the application. Applications left incomplete, or with a reference to attachments, may be rejected. The selection process will include one or more of the following: written exam, technical knowledge assessment, writing skill assessment, and/or oral interviews that may be conducted in person and/or via video conferencing. If you require special accommodations to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources for assistance.
All offers of employment with the City of Santa Clarita are made contingent upon receipt of proof of legal right to work in the United States and Department of Justice fingerprinting. Criminal offender information will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The City uses the E-Verify program to electronically confirm work authorization of newly hired employees.
As a City of Santa Clarita public employee, you may be called upon to work as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW) in the event of an emergency (in accordance with Government Code
- 3100-3109). Before entering upon the duties of employment, all public employees, except those excluded by law, take and subscribe to an oath or affirmation set forth in the California Constitution, declaring them to be Disaster Service Workers in time of need.
In addition, part-time, temporary, and seasonal (PTS) employees may be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull-Notice Program. This program authorizes the City to receive a driver record report upon enrollment and during employment.
Part-time, temporary, and seasonal (PTS) workers are at-will.
The City of Santa Clarita is an Equal Opportunity Employer
APPLICATION DEADLINE: This recruitment will close on Friday, October 31, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Part-time, temporary, seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits and must participate in ICMA-RC (deferred compensation as a replacement for Social Security).
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Please state the level of college education you are currently enrolled in or have recently completed. (Proof will be required prior to job offer.)
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What is/was your field of study?
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What do you hope to learn and/or achieve through this internship and how will it support your long-term career goals?
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What is the most valuable knowledge you’ve learned during your education courses that you look forward to applying in the workplace?
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Please tell us what interests you most about this internship.
