Job Description
The Financial Services department are a team of fixers. We work to support the City through financial reporting and accounting, accounts payable, payroll, budget, cash management, debt, compliance, purchasing, pension, special projects, alarm billing, parking enforcement, meter reading and utility billing customer service. Financial Services provides relevant, timely financial data to the public and decision makers, and safeguards the City's assets through appropriate controls, accounting, and procurement practices. As a College Student Intern with Financial Services, you’ll work closely with our Accounting Manager as well as internal stakeholders to support ongoing projects and daily operations to produce timely financial statements. In this position you’ll learn what it means to provide public service through governmental accounting. APPLICATION PROCESS Review the internship’s essential functions, eligibility, and knowledge, skills, and abilities. To apply for this internship, click on the "Apply" link at the top right corner of this posting. Attach all required documents outlined in the Eligibility section to your application. Including a 500-Word Essay - "Why I want to Intern at the City of Boca Raton" including details about your education, experience, or interest in Financial Services. Departments may have separate requirements in lieu of or in addition to the requirements listed above. Carefully read all requirements necessary for application under the individual Department Internship Description in which application is being made. Essential Functions Receive bank statements from our Treasury Manager via Excel, and record daily transactions to post to the appropriate general ledger account within Oracle Fusion Cloud Communicate with internal divisions and departments to fulfill journal entry requests to ensure accuracy of financial documents and compliance with relevant legal regulations. Prioritizes assigned projects and tasks to support the department in producing timely financial statements. Research, analyze and complete assigned projects in a timely manner by working closely with Accounting and Treasury personnel. Assist accounting divisions with financial reports by collecting information, preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statements, banking and investment transactions, financial statements entries, and other reports. Assist department with audits and resolving discrepancies depending on the needs of the tax periods. Attending meetings and seminars to expand knowledge of the accounting and financial fields. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of: Standard modern office practices and procedure. Business and Accounting English usage and spelling. The theory, principles, methods, and best practices of governmental accounting. Skilled in: Communication – both oral and written, especially as related to providing detailed communications to internal clients. Critical thinking – using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Microsoft Office Suite products to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, to a moderate degree of proficiency. Writing Composition - write professional and effective letters, memos, emails, reports, and supporting documentation. Ability to: Work independently with minimum supervision. Establish and maintain good working relationships with associates and supervisors. Ability to multi-task. Prepare, analyze, and evaluate financial systems. Conduct themselves in a professional manner. Maintain the confidentiality of any information obtained through the Internship Program. Have a very high sense of rigor and attention to detail to prevent any form of mistake and identify variances for accuracy that may occur in the process of documenting financial information. Minimum and Preferred Qualifications Program Term: The Financial Services Department accepts Interns during each college semester. Available Positions: The Financial Services Department hosts up to two (2) Interns per college semester. MINIMUM AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: In addition to general eligibility information, candidates seeking to be considered for an Internship in Financial Services must meet or comply with the following requirements: Currently enrolled in, or will be entering, their junior year, or higher, at an accredited College or University as a full or part-time student. Has completed basic undergraduate level coursework in accounting, business and/or finance. Has a current minimum cumu