Description

The City of Stanton Internship Program is designed to provide hands-on experience and exposure to the functions and responsibilities of the Finance department. This part-time, training-level position has flexible work hours depending on availability and schedules.
THIS IS A VOLUNTEER, UNPAID POSITION.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Work is performed under direct supervision and is reviewed by a supervisor while in progress and upon completion. Interns in the Finance Department assist the City’s financial management, accounting, budgeting, cash management, business licensing, payroll, revenue collection, purchasing, and general administrative support services for the City.

The incumbent is expected to work up to 20 hours per week.

Open until filled.

Essential Functions

• Compile information and data for statistical and financial reports.
• Process accounts payables, cash receipts and supply requisitions.
• Verify revenues for proper coding, generate reports and reconcile to the general ledger.
• Audit payable vouchers and purchase orders.
• Process, issue and audit billing for business licenses.
• Assist Director with special projects in relation to investments, technology, budget and payroll.
• Provide information and assistance to the general public over the front counter and phone.
• Prepare correspondence, forms, letters, and brochures.
• Organize, reproduce, disseminate and file documents including special mailings.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism in interacting with the public, business community, City officials and associates.
• Provide general assistance to the department.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualification Guidelines

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain a high standard of character and leadership qualities.
• Basic research skills.
• Skill in preparing clear and concise written reports.
• Maintain tactfulness and courtesy in explaining City procedures and requirements.
• Perform mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.
• Operate a computer and use word processing and spreadsheet software application programs.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with staff and other department representatives.

• Must be a high school graduate and a current undergraduate student, graduate student or a recent graduate of an accredited college or university with a major in Finance, Accounting, Business, Management, Public Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Must have completed at least 60 units of college education including a Fundamentals of Accounting course (proof of completion of 60 units required).

• Ability to work in a standard office environment requiring prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, crouching and stooping in the performance of daily activities.
• Movements frequently and regularly require using the wrists, hands and fingers to operate computers and office equipment.
• Occasional overtime, weekend and/or evening work may be required.
• Ability to hear and convey detailed or important instructions or information verbally and accurately.
• Average visual acuity to prepare and read documents.

Supplemental Information

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:
An official City of Stanton on-line job application must be filled out in its entirety. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment application.

All applications will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include, but is not limited to oral interview and/or written exams and oral presentations. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment eligible list from which hires may be made. The list is valid for up to one year, unless exhausted sooner.

Once an employment offer has been made, all candidates will participate in a confidential background investigation, have their fingerprints reviewed by the Department of Justice and be required to take a pre-employment medical exam.

The City of Stanton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, genetic status or any other legally protected status.