Intern - Finance

Assists with various financial processes, projects, and other operational needs of the department.1. Performs a variety of delegated research tasks and projects; documents findings; prepares reports, graphs, charts, and other documents as needed; presents results upon completion. 2. Supports the development of the city's operating budget. 3. Works on budget to actual and other ad hoc analytical reports. 4. Gains exposure to municipal finance operations. 5. Conducts analysis and provides recommendations for process improvement and helps develop standard operating procedures where applicable. 6. Assists with administration and maintenance of Laserfiche and IDEA software. 7. Uses technology to continuously improve processes and procedures. 8. Responds to telephone inquiries on payments, reconciles vendor statements, researches and corrects discrepancies. 9. Assists in researching and gathering of economic, financial, demographic, and statistical information. 10. Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position. 11. Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers and others in the course of daily work. 12. Regular and timely attendance are required for this position.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Must have knowledge of financial modeling.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data to provide actionable recommendations.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain cooperative-working relationships with employees and those contacted in the course of work.
• Must be able to work with a team.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must be pursuing a Bachelors or Masters in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting or Finance, or a related field. Current transcripts are required with application. Must pass a Federal/National criminal background check and credit check. Must have a valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record as defined by City policy. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the essential functions of this position the employee is rarely exposed to disagreeable environmental factors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to perform light to medium work that involves walking or standing, use the computer keyboard and mouse, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear, stand, walk, and stoop, or crouch. This position requires occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to speak and communicate clearly is required. This job requires the ability to work in an office environment where the noise level is usually moderate. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the job requirements change.