Finance Intern

City of Wauwatosa•Wauwatosa, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an intern to join our Finance Department! This internship will provide first-hand experience in public sector accounting and budgeting for an accounting student. Flexible schedule available within regular business hours to accommodate course schedule. Ten to fifteen hours weekly and additional hours during school breaks. This is a one-year internship with the possibility of extension. The hourly rate of pay is $16.88.

Requirements

Current enrollment in bachelors or master’s accounting program or other related field including the completion of introduction to accounting coursework.
Interest in local government finance.
Availability for 10-15 hours weekly and additional hours during the summer for a minimum of one-year.
Excellent mathematical skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel.
Good written and oral business communication skills.
Ability to work with others in a professional setting.
Attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

Additional accounting coursework desirable.
Skills in Microsoft Access
Experience with accounting software

Responsibilities

Maintaining Wauwatosa Revolving Loan Fund and Wauwatosa Cemetery accounting including making entries to financial system, producing monthly reports, maintaining quarterly account statements and working with auditors to produce financial statements.
Assisting with regular City accounting duties including reconciliations, journal entries, check processing and other duties.
Updating Statistical Section of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report in compliance with Government Finance Officers Association’s minimum requirements.
Assisting with regular treasury duties including cash receipting, investment processing and tax collection.
Assisting with special projects meant to improve internal business processes.