Finance Program Assistant

The following

FULL-TIME

position posting will be open until Friday, May 20, 2026:

FINANCE PROGRAM ASSISTANT - TEMPORARY

(3 Months)

Pay Rate:

$21.50 an hour Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

HIRING PROCESS

May 6, 2026, to May 20, 2026 - Employment Applications Submit an Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority Employment Application Form (online or paper), completed in its entirety by the posted deadline date. Apply online at www.theride.org. Paper applications must be received in the AAATA office at 2700 S. Industrial Highway, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 by 5:00pm on the posted deadline date. Paper applications are available at the same address Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted; late and incomplete applications will not be accepted After May 11, 2026 - Interviews Will Begin Interviews will be granted to selected qualified candidates. Qualified candidates selected for an interview will be notified via email. Applicants who are not selected for an interview will receive notification they are no longer being considered.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Finance Intern is a temporary, full-time summer position within the Finance Department, providing hands-on support across a range of departmental functions including accounts payable, revenue operations, financial reporting, and capital asset administration. This role offers a developing finance professional the opportunity to gain practical experience in public-sector financial operations while contributing meaningfully to the department's day-to-day workflows. The Finance Intern assists Finance Department staff with routine transactional tasks, documentation, data entry, and special projects as assigned by the Finance Manager.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Accounts Payable Support Assist AP Technician with invoice processing, filing, and documentation. Support vendor file organization and maintenance. Assist with weekly check run preparation and supporting documentation assembly. Support corporate credit card expense tracking and receipt organization. Revenue, Cash Handling, and Fare Media Support Assist with fare box revenue counts, including counting bills and coins and comparing totals to GFI system readings. Support deposit preparation and token rolling. Assist with counting, recording, and reconciling cash receipts from BTC, monthly pass outlets, bill changers, and front desk as needed. Coordinate inventory management of fare media (passes, tokens), including tracking, replenishment, and distribution to outlets. Financial Reporting and Budget Support Compile data and supporting schedules for financial reporting as directed. Assist with preparation of materials for departmental budget review meetings. Support period-close activities (month-end, quarter-end) by assembling documentation and performing data entry as assigned. Capital Assets and Grants Support Assist with maintenance of grant and capital project working files, including filing, organizing, and scanning documentation. Support assembly of documentation for grant reimbursements and drawdowns. Assist Financial Analyst with fixed asset inventory reconciliation activities. Record Management and Special Projects Organize and clean up Finance Department physical and digital records. Upload and organize documents to the Finance Department SharePoint site. Support development of organized, accessible file structures for departmental records. Other duties and projects as assigned by Finance Manager. Act according to AAATA's Finance & Administration Division Values Strive to deliver excellent service to both external and internal customers. Ensure that all work achieves high standards of compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures. Work to identify and appropriately mitigate risks to the organization.

REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Completion of introductory accounting and/or finance coursework. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); SharePoint experience a plus. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Ability to work on multiple concurrent tasks with periodic interruptions. TheRide's Finance Intern will play a hands-on role in supporting the daily financial operations that keep our organization running smoothly, from processing invoices and reconciling fare revenue to assisting with financial reporting, grants, and capital asset tracking. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience in public-sector finance while contributing to essential functions that ensure accuracy, compliance, and strong stewardship of public resources. By assisting with both transactional work and special projects, the intern will help improve the organization, accessibility, and efficiency of Finance Department processes—directly impacting TheRide's ability to deliver reliable transit service to the community!