Intern – Treasurer

City of Springfield IL•Springfield, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Springfield is seeking applicants for an Intern – Treasurer position within the City Treasurer Department. This role involves updating and maintaining debt and collections records, organizing and maintaining records, researching and verifying parking tickets and payment status, verifying legal violations and outstanding debts, processing and receipting payments, and shadowing staff to learn daily operations and assist in developing standard operating procedures.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in coursework in business, accounting, finance, public administration, or a related field.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with financial data.
Basic computer skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems.
Effective communication skills, both in person and over the phone.
Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality.
Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn about municipal finance and operations.
Comfortable working with numbers, maintaining financial records, and interacting with the public in a professional manner.
Ability to follow established procedures and contribute to a team-oriented environment.
Current City employees must have completed their probationary period and attained certified status in their current position.

Nice To Haves

Preference for employment in all positions with the city shall be given to applicants who are full-time city residents.

Responsibilities

Update and maintain ARIA debt and collections records to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
Maintain and organize records in accordance with retention policies and documentation standards.
Research and verify parking tickets and payment status within the system.
Verify legal violations and outstanding debts within the Treasurer’s system.
Process and receipt payments received electronically, by mail, and in person at the service window.
Shadow Treasurer’s Office staff to learn daily operations and assist in developing and creating standard operating procedures.