What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Finance & Budget position at City of Cupertino?
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
The Intern will perform a wide variety of clerical duties in support of the operations and services of the Administrative Services Department:
- Research and review various budget and financial analysis, estimates and forecasts in support of the annual budget including revenue, operating and capital expenditures, and fund balance
- Assist the Finance Division in the development of a new interactive online budget format utilizing OpenGov software
- Assist the budget team with their implementation action plan for budget format changes
- Assist staff prepare for City’s Audit Committee or the Audit Committee Budget Subcommittee meetings
- Assist in the planning of and participate in community outreach meetings
- Assist the budget team in testing and finalizing budget procedures and standard language
- Assist with data cleanup processes for vendors and general ledger accounts
- Develop an understanding of public sector expenditures, revenues, accounting principles, and guidelines
- Check documents for the validity and accuracy of information, researching and clarifying payment requests; perform mathematical calculations; record, file, and distribute related documents; and report discrepancies
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
- Must be a college-level student enrolled in an Accounting, Business, or Finance Certificate or Degree program from an accredited college or university.
Knowledge:
- General clerical and accounting procedures
- Methods, policies, and procedures involved in accounting
- Computerized financial systems, spreadsheet and word processing software
- Customer service principles and techniques
- Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial documents and preparing finances and budget.
- Organizing, researching and coordinating.
- Problem-solving capabilities, including the propensity to identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations.
- Interpret data and other information, make decisions and recommendations in conformance with laws, regulations and policies, and present findings in a clear and concise manner.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Manage multiple priorities simultaneously and effectively prioritize assignments.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your City of Cupertino employment application to Human Resource. This recruitment is open until filled and subject to close at any time. This position is part-time, temporary, non-benefited, and at-will position. Applications must be filled out completely. Failure to complete the supplemental application will disqualify the applicant from the recruitment process. Failure to list work experience or stating "See Resume" in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to rejection. Resumes may be attached separately. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page at https://www.cupertino.org/jobsor application materials may be submitted to: Human Resources, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this job announcement. Applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which may include a written examination and/or panel interview.
Additional Information
The City of Cupertino is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person's race, religion, color, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, age, medical condition, genetic characteristics, and physical or mental disability. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise the City of Cupertino Human Resources upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.
The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Salary : $18 - $32
