What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Summer Intern position at City of Midland?
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Assists Finance Department with reconciliations and special projects as assigned.
· Assists the Budget Manager and the Budget Analyst with the development and administration of City’s operational budget; gathers and compiles budget, financial, and technical information from departments, schedules meetings, compiles materials and binders for the Budget Allocation Process, and other clerical duties as assigned.
· Assists in research and gathering of economic, financial, demographic, and statistical information; may be asked to create and update charts and tables.
· Supports the relationship between the City of Midland and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
Must be able to sit and stand in an office setting for hours at a time.
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: Must have completed 2 semesters from an accredited university, preferably with an Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Public Administration degree plan.
Knowledge of:
- Personal computers, Excel, Word, Adobe applications
Skills:
- Analytical thinking.
- Ability to comprehend and describe trends reflected in charts and graphs.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to multi-task and develop strategies to work effectively and efficiently
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers.