Accounting Intern

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE:            Part-Time Accounting Intern                                       DATE:  2/27/2024

DEPARTMENT:  Comptroller                                                                        FLSA STATUS:  Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:  Comptroller                                                                           GRADE:

Background/POSITION SUMMARY:

The City of Quincy Comptroller’s office is responsible for financial operations of the City.  The department maintains the general ledger, oversees all payroll processing, accounts payable processing, manages fixed assets, oversees debt management and financial reporting.  The Comptroller is also responsible for preparation of the annual city budget and property tax levy. This part-time position is a great opportunity for a student pursuing a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, to join our team as a paid intern.  This position will gain insight into governmental accounting and could potentially be considered for full-time employment.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

The Intern will be trained to provide day-to-day support to the department in all areas and gain a wide variety of experience in all aspects relative to department functions.  Duties likely to include:

Accounts Payable – review and process accounts payable invoices

Fixed Assets – assist with processing data for asset entry/depreciation

Payroll – process federal and state tax payments and assist with timecard audits

Budget – assist with budget preparation.

The Comptroller may assign other tasks or projects as needed.  In addition, the intern will perform administrative duties to include data entry, scanning documents, filing, and performing basic math calculations related to operations of the department.

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a local college/university, with a major in finance, accounting or related field.  Must have the ability to follow written and oral instructions, work under supervision as well as independently, and pay great attention to detail.

The ideal candidate should have experience with Excel and possess good communication and organizational skills.

TO APPLY:  http://quincyil.aaimtrack.com/jobs/