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Finance Intern City of Dubuque 1 Positions

ID: 63852

Posted On 03/18/2025 Refreshed On 05/24/2025 Job Overview Position Summary **Applicants should expect to be available to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer and average a minimum of 12 hours per week during the school year. GENERAL SUMMARY:The finance intern position is available to current students with an accounting, finance, or relevant major. The finance intern will perform accounting work involving the design, maintenance, preparation, and analysis of various financial records. The internship program will provide students with the opportunity to apply, and share acquired knowledge, skills, and abilities in a local government setting. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:The intern will compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete; perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records; check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers; perform duties surrounding utility billing, audit work papers, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, journal entries and other miscellaneous accounting duties; and perform other duties as assigned. An important component of this position is to work as part of an internal team to create a more data-driven, high-performance organization focusing on outcomes, which includes cross-departmental cooperation and integration using performance measurement and evaluation which leads to an equitable community of choice. While the Finance Department supports the work of all the City departments and divisions, it also plays a role in supporting external partnerships through the City departments and divisions and directly where appropriate. The Finance Department plays a role in educating and informing the public electronically and through public speaking and community involvement. The employee reports to the Finance Manager. Work is reviewed by the Finance Manager through oral and written reports, conferences and results achieved. Job Duties Maintain financial, inventory or account records. Operate computers or computerized equipment; and office equipment. Execute financial transactions. Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data. Compile data or documentation. Prepare cash for deposit or disbursement; and documentation for contracts, transactions or regulatory compliance. Calculate financial data; and costs of goods or services. Collect deposits, payments or fees. Monitor financial information. Reconcile financial transactions. Code data or other information. Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information. File documents or records. Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Customer and Personal Service?- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Clerical?- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. Mathematical Reasoning?- Choosing the right type of math to solve a problem. Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Completion of at least two years of college coursework in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, auditing, or related fields.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in customer service. Experience working with a team in a professional or educational setting. Supplemental Information SUPERVISORY STATUS: None FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt Primary Contact 214881 City of Dubuque Human Resources Department Human Resources Department, Human Resources Department 563-589-4125 Phone Phone Phone Fax humanresources@cityofdubuque.org Email True False True Job Details Categories Banking/Mortgage/Financial Services Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Temp Full/Part Full or Part Time Pay/Salary $19.36 Hourly Qualifications Education Some College Experience 1-2 Years Company ID 931 Job REQ # # Positions 1 Start Date 20250318 End Date 20250801 Featured Job 0 TH Ad 0 TH Comments Similar Jobs Financial Planning Internship Northwestern Mutual Healthcare Accounting & Finance Senior Associa Eide Bailly Senior IT Internal Auditor Dupaco Community Credit Union Project Finance Associate - Direct Hire Sedona Staffing Services Share this Job City of Dubuque About the Company Whether at City Hall or out on city streets, our employees serve our residents, businesses, and visitors every day. Join the City of Dubuque team to be part of a high-performance organization dedicated to the community and to delivering excellent municipal services. We are input-oriented, see problems as opportunities, search for creative solutions, and work as a team to accomplish goals and build partnerships. At the City of Dubuque, your work is meaningful and supports the community. The City of Dubuque values its employees and offers competitive salaries and benefits such as: Health and Dental Insurance 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays Flexible Spending Accounts Retirement Savings (IPERS) Deferred Compensation Plan Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage Short-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Program Longevity Pay Starting After 6 Years of Service Flexible Work Arrangements Paid Time Volunteering With positions in over 30 departments and divisions, your perfect career fit is waiting for you at the City of Dubuque. Ready to join our team? Visit . Access Dubuque

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