Fall/Spring Semester Internship - Finance Department, Town of Bluffton
Assist the Finance Department with: Assist the Department with the audit or budget process (dependent upon the semester of the internship; audit-fall, budget-spring). Assist with accounts receivable, accounts payable and bank statement reconciliations. Reconcile balance sheet accounts. Generate accounts receivable invoices for Department billings. Accurately and efficiently input data into databases, spreadsheets, and other relevant systems. Verify and correct data for accuracy and completeness. Assist with preparation of grant reports and maintaining records.
Provide administrative support to Department staff members to include, but not limited to, copying, scanning, faxing, delivering, organizing or other duties associated with administrative tasks. Manage assigned projects to meet deadline demands. Provide administrative support to Department staff members to include, but not be limited to, copying, scanning, faxing, delivering, organizing or other duties associated with administrative tasks. Conduct on-line research. Organize materials or items for events and assist with set-up and breakdown. Compile information into spreadsheets or documents
Prepare reports and information for meetings. Perform Emergency or disaster related duties if needed. Perform other duties as apparent or assigned.
Education and Experience: Prefer undergraduate or graduate college students enrolled in a Business-related major that are interested in a career in government finance. Licenses or Certifications: Valid South Carolina driver’s license. Special Requirements: Must pass drug screen test. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The successful candidate must have excellent writing skills, communication skills, and a positive attitude. A good understanding of the social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and similar sites would be beneficial.
Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment, and office assistance techniques; knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic; ability to read and understand basic Town and State policies and procedures of limited scope and difficulty; ability to type accurately at a reasonable rate of speed; ability to operate standard office and computer equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.