Fall Internship - Finance
$31,200–$31,200 year
On-siteLa Porte, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Support daily operations of various City departments by providing technical assistance to directors and managers on complex administrative tasks. Compile and maintain extensive records, prepare reports, and analyze situations to adopt effective courses of action. Compose clear correspondence, interpret statistical analysis, and apply accounting and auditing principles to budgeting and reporting duties. Work independently to learn department policies while utilizing Microsoft Office applications for standard tasks. This 14-week on-site program runs from September through December, requiring a minimum of 15 hours weekly at $15.00 hourly. Interns must secure their own housing and transportation.
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree, graduate degree, or be a recent graduate (in the last six months)
- Strong interest in government service
- Demonstrate reliability
- Strong leadership capabilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Willingness to learn new skills and software
- Creativity and fresh perspectives on projects
- Basic skills in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.)
- Professional conduct
- Knowledge of English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Knowledge of modern office methods, procedures, equipment, and business letter writing
- Knowledge of organization, procedures, and operating details of the City department to which assigned
- Knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation
- Knowledge of standard word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
- Ability to compose correspondence
- Ability to understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Ability to learn department policies, procedures, organization and operating details
- Ability to type at a speed necessary for adequate job performance
- Ability to operate a personal computer, calculator, and fax machine
- Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision
- Ability to compile and maintain complex and extensive records and prepare reports
- Ability to analyze situations carefully and adopt effective courses of action
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Graduate Degree
- Mobility within an office
- Writing
- Exposure to dust/mites
- Sorting
- Sitting
- Seeing
- Grasping
- Filing
- Data entry
- Cleaning
- Reading
- Decision making
- Lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds
- Reaching above shoulder level
- Using both hands for simple and firm grasping
- Clarity of hearing
- Communicating clearly and effectively, in person and by telephone
- Fine finger manipulation
- Operation of calculator and personal computer
- Operation of a variety of office tools and equipment
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred educational background in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or a related field
- Prepare and interpret statistical analysis
- Knowledge of principles and methods of accounting and auditing
- Knowledge of principles and practices of financial administration, including budgeting and reporting
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