What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Intern - Paid position at City of Delray Beach?
Job Description
EEO Statement for applicationThe City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services
Non-SmokingThe City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes, and nicotine patches or gum.
Position Title: Finance Intern – Paid
Department: Finance Department
Supervisor/Mentor: John Mainville, Accounting Manager; Travis Duarte, Accountant
Dates: May 5, 2025 - July 25, 2025
Hours: Paid position. Hours dependent on course requirements
Essential Job Duties
Summary of Position:
The intern will assist with Accounting, Budget, and Treasury projects as assigned by Mentors and Finance Team.
Essential Job Functions
Current college student or recent graduate majoring in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands/Work Environment
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. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, bend and stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Works inside in an office environment and outside in various weather conditions.
Selection Guidelines
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job-related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.
EEO Statement for applicationThe City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services
Non-SmokingThe City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes, and nicotine patches or gum.
Position Title: Finance Intern – Paid
Department: Finance Department
Supervisor/Mentor: John Mainville, Accounting Manager; Travis Duarte, Accountant
Dates: May 5, 2025 - July 25, 2025
Hours: Paid position. Hours dependent on course requirements
Essential Job Duties
Summary of Position:
The intern will assist with Accounting, Budget, and Treasury projects as assigned by Mentors and Finance Team.
Essential Job Functions
- Work with mentor to set development goals to satisfy college internship requirements
- Research and complete assigned projects in a timely manner by working closely with the Finance Department Team.
- Benchmark accounting and finance procedures by accessing related websites and contacting other municipalities and counties.
- Apply financial and accounting skills to identify and streamline required repetitive procedures, as well as testing of internal controls.
- Acquire knowledge of City Finance Department functions
- Assist with other Finance projects as needed.
- Strong accounting and/or finance skills
- Organizational, oral and written communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees and citizens
- Be detailed oriented with problem solving skills
- Computer skills: Microsoft Office 2010 and Internet research
- Knowledge of City’s Finance Department Functions
- Understanding the role of City Accountant and the City’s Budget Process
- Knowledge of governmental accounting
- Ability to work independently.
Current college student or recent graduate majoring in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands/Work Environment
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. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, bend and stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Works inside in an office environment and outside in various weather conditions.
Selection Guidelines
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job-related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.
