Technical Intern - Public Utilities Finance

City of Riverside • Riverside, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department is currently recruiting to fill one vacancy in their Finance Division. This is a temporary part-time, non-benefited position with a 1000 hour limit per fiscal year. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months. This is a temporary entry-level, classification in which students, with current enrollment in, or recent completion within the last five years, of a program from an accredited post-secondary educational or vocational institution with major coursework related to a specialized field of study, gain experience in assisting staff in the performance of technical duties. The Technical Intern class is distinguished from the Administrative Intern and Management Intern classes by the specific focus on technical knowledge, skills, and abilities applied to the performance of occupational duties. Under general supervision, to perform entry level technical duties; to assist in various types of work designed to complement and supplement existing City programs; and to do related work as required.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in, or completion within the last five years, of a program from an accredited post-secondary educational or vocational institution with major coursework related to a specialized field of study.
• None required.

Nice To Haves

• Major coursework geared towards a BS/BA in Accounting, an Accounting Minor or a concentration in Accounting.
• Proficient in programs such as MS Excel and Word.
• Ability to create spreadsheets in Excel including formulas, graphs, and charts.
• Some prior work experience is desired.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic technical assignments in area of specialization.
• Assist technical staff and respond to requests for information.
• Collect, summarize, and analyze information and statistics on existing programs and services.
• Prepare and evaluate reports.
• Participate in the development and implementation of procedures, guidelines, and standards.
• Perform research in the resolution of technical concerns and/or problems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree