Finance Intern

Los Alamitos, City of•Los Alamitos City Hall, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Intern is a member of the Finance Division. The position is responsible for a wide variety of clerical and customer service duties that require telephone skills, typing, computer operation, duplicating and filing. The position is also trained in the areas of Accounts Payable, Receivables, and Payroll.

Requirements

Ability to use a computer and other modern business equipment (Windows XP; Microsoft Suite).
Knowledge of modern office practices.
Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and to deal courteously and effectively with City staff both over the telephone and in person.
Knowledge of alphanumeric filing systems.
ability to prepare reports and communicate information to city departments
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade (college associate degree is preferred) or any combination of training and experience that may provide the required knowledge, ability, and skill.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with city government policies and practices.
Municipal Government experience is not required but is desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation of the Budget Standing Commission Agendas and postings.
Type correspondence, memorandums, lists, etc.
Answer phones and route call in a courteous and professional manner.
Respond to inquiries from the public and other City staff.
Maintain department filing system.
Monitors and records all accounts receivable utilizing a computer terminal
Orders supplies.
Assist with the distribution of mail.
Maintain and order supplies for the department.
Prepares and maintains financial and accounting records
Assist departments with purchasing information and account coding
Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.