$16.00/hour (up to 29 hours weekly), Part-Time Temporary (May - September)
Job Title: Finance Intern
Department: Finance
FLSA Status: Part-Time Temporary
SUMMARY: This position is to provide practical experience to students interested in pursuing a degree in accounting and/or finance. The primary responsibility for this position is to scan journal entry support and attach documents (electronically) in the City’s accounting software. This person will spend time each week with all members of the accounting and finance team, gaining exposure to a wide range of accounting and finance functions. The internship program can be scaled down to fit the time schedule of the student. The maximum length of time is 16 weeks per year during May – September.
Curriculum
Weeks 1-3 with Controller:
Introduction to Municipal Accounting Software
Journal Entry creation, support documentation, entry, and posting
Scan/attach journal entries to facilitate audit and records retrieval
Bank reconciliations
Month-end accruals
Weeks 4-7 With Accounts Payable Clerk/Accountant
Introduction to accounts payable
Introduction to encumbrances (Requisitions; POs)
Invoice entry (account coding, payment-date timing, batch processing)
Invoice payment authorization
Check processing and positive pay
A/P record keeping
Grant reporting and support documentation
Weeks 8-12 With Finance And Budget Director
Governmental Fund Reporting
Trend analysis
Budgeting basics
Allocation basics (set-up)
Council Agenda reports
Weeks 13-16 With Finance And Budget Director
Assist with Budget Book editing
Research on charges for services (Florida cities of similar size)
Qualifications
Education and Experience: No experience necessary.
The City has the right to revise this description at any time. This
description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
Miscellaneous Information
Background check required.
