Job Description
EEO Statement for application
The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services
Non-Smoking
The City of Delray Beach is a
Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes, and nicotine patches or gum.
Position Title: Finance Intern – paid
Department: Finance Department
Hours: Paid position, up to 29 hours per week.
Essential Job Duties
Summary of Position:
The intern will assist with Accounting, Budget, and Treasury projects assigned by Mentors and Finance Team.
Essential Job Functions
- Work with mentor to set development goals to satisfy college internship requirements
- Research and complete assigned projects in a timely manner by working closely with the Finance Department Team.
- Benchmark accounting and finance procedures by accessing related websites and contacting other municipalities and counties.
- Apply financial and accounting skills to identify and streamline required repetitive procedures, as well as testing of internal controls.
- Acquire knowledge of City Finance Department functions
- Assist with other Finance projects as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Personal Characteristics
- Strong accounting and/or finance skills
- Organizational, oral and written communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees and citizens
- Be detailed oriented with problem solving skills
- Computer skills: Microsoft Office 2010 and Internet research
Learning Goals
- Knowledge of City’s Finance Department Functions
- Understanding the role of City Accountant and the City’s Budget Process
- Knowledge of governmental accounting
- Ability to work independently
Minimum Qualifications
Current college student or recent graduate majoring in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands/Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, bend and stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Works inside in an office environment and outside in various weather conditions.
Selection Guidelines
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change. By signing below, I am indicating I have read and concur with the above description of my job.
This position does not offer benefits.
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The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco products" shall include, but is not limited to, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes and snuff. Have you used any tobacco products for a period of at least three months prior to your application for employment?
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Are you a current college student or recent graduate?
- I am a current college student
- I am a recent graduate
- I am neither a college student nor recent graduate
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Please Select Your Major Below
- Public Administration
- Business Administration
- Finance
- Education
- Political Science
- Other/None of the Above
- I am not a current college student or recent graduate
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If you selected "other" for question number #3, please indicate your current major below. ( Please indicate N/A if not applicable)
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Are you a Delray Shadow Participant?
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Why are you interested in internship for the City of Delray Beach?
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Please acknowledge that housing will not be provided during this internship program and you will be responsible for your own housing and transportation during the internship program.
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How did you hear about this internship?
- Career Fair
- School's Career Center
- Handshake
- City's website
- Other
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Please acknowledge that you understand this intern position requires up to 29 hours per week
- I acknowledge
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