The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is recruiting ***internally and externally*** for one (1) or more of the position of ***Intern - Finance***. This is a Non-Represented position.
Position: Intern - Finance
Posting Period
November 24, 2025 through Successful Recruitment
Salary: $20.00 Hourly
Union Affiliation
Non-Represented
Reports To
Interim Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Summary Of Position
The RIPTA finance internship will introduce candidates to various aspects of financial management including budgeting, accounting, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable and more. Candidates will also be introduced to various departments and projects across the Authority.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
:
- Assist members of the finance department with daily activities with the goal of learning and understanding how financial management works and gain practical experience;
- Take on special projects as assigned including producing cost-benefit analyses, conducting research, and assisting with process improvement;
- Get an opportunity to work alongside senior leaders of the Authority;
- Other related job duties as assigned.
The above duties and responsibilities are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position, nor are they intended to limit in any way the right of supervisors to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.
Qualification Requirements
- Must be a student pursuing a bachelors degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field;
- General knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) or Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB);
- Good interpersonal skills including the ability to remain flexible when encountering tight time schedules and to effectively interact with internal and external contacts;
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
- Demonstrate problem solving, analytical and investigative skills, including the ability to research, analyze and reconcile financial data, and to make logical decisions using sound, independent judgement, and common sense;
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Word processing, knowledge of databases, and financial systems required;
- Experience with accounting/general ledger systems is helpful;
- Excellent problem solving and time management skills;
- Ability to work well both independently and with a team.
RIPTA reserves the right to consider any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function
Independent Action
Ability to independently plan, organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects and priorities with accuracy and close attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, follow directions well and follow through with assignments until completed.
Supervisory Responsibility
None
Selection Process
Interested applicants should submit their resume, cover letter and/or RIPTA employment application to the Human Resources Department by due date;
Applicant must provide RIPTA a copy of degree and/or transcripts from accredited educational institution at the time of application;
Applicant must provide RIPTA with copies of any licensure and/or certifications pertaining to the posted position at the time of application;
Applicant may be required to pass an oral interview and/or written test;
Applicant will be required to submit a Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) from their state of residence to Human Resources when a conditional offer of employment has been made;
Applicant will be required to pass a nationwide full criminal background check
