Finance Intern - Paid

Job Description

EEO Statement for application

The 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-Smoking

The 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.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Personal Characteristics

• 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
  
  

Learning Goals

• 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.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

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.

This position does not offer benefits.

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Have you attached proof of education? ( If not, your application will not be considered )

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• No
  
  

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The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco products" shall include, but is not limited to, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes and snuff. Have you used any tobacco products for a period of at least three months prior to your application for employment?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Please Select Your Major Below

• Public Administration
• Business Administration
• Urban Regional Planning
• Education
• Political Science
• Community
• Other
  
  

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Please describe why you are Interested in the Internship with the Finance Department at the City of Delray Beach.

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Please describe your college course work and projects that pertains to your internship you are applying for.

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Please Select Your Status

• Current Student
• Recent Grad
• Not A Current Student Or Recent Grad
  
  

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Have you participated in the City Of Delray Beach Shadow Day Event?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Please acknowledge that you understand this intern position requires 12-29 hours per week

• I acknowledge
• Required Question