SEASONAL INTERN - FINANCE & ACCOUNTING INTERN

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SEASONAL INTERN - FINANCE & ACCOUNTING INTERN

Location

Various

Job Type

Internship

Job Number

36307

Department

HUMAN RESOURCES

Opening Date

02/13/2025

Closing Date

3/23/2025 11:59 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Position Title:Seasonal Intern – Finance & Accounting Intern

Applications accepted from:Ages 16 - 24

Department:Finance, General Services, Houston Health Department, Human Resources, and Parks & Recreation

Division:Various

Reporting Location:Various

Workdays & Hours:Various

General description of the intern duties:

FinanceVariousFinance/Accounting

General Services Financial ManagementAssist with year end close financial activities including entering accrual, cash receipt and other journal entry documents, responding to audit requests, and assisting with invoice validation and determining if accrual entries are needed.

Health & Human DepartmentAdministrative Services Division/Business Management Organize a financial filing system that is easily accessible. Prepare accounting reports to be presented to senior management if requested. Ensure accuracy of financial statements, ensuring the final figures on statements are correct. Assist with the balancing of the office/department budget. Assist with any requested task to assist the area.

Human Resources Finance & Accounting ManagementAssist with accounts payable, procurement, accounting and financial reporting tasks; manage the division's inbox; adhoc projects

Parks & Recreation Management and Finance DivisionThe applicant will assist with General Accounting functions in the Management and Finance Division. Including budget documents, paying invoices, receiving revenues, producing excel spreadsheets. Learning about other division process and assisting with some purchasing functions. Preferable candidate would have a desire to work in the accounting field business administration field.

Intern skill/experience preferred:

FinanceVariousNone

General Services Financial ManagementBasic Microsoft Office specifically Excel and accounting knowledge.

Houston Health DepartmentAdministrative Services Division/Business Management Computer Literate, MS environments such excel and words documents, sense of urgency, and productivity.

Human Resources Finance & Accounting ManagementMS Office suite including outlook and excel preferred.

Parks & Recreation Management and Finance DivisionBasic knowledge of accounting, finance or related field.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Thanks for your interest in the City of Houston's Youth Summer Jobs Program, which will run from June 9– July 31, 2025. Interns will work 32 hours per week. This program provides an excellent opportunity for you to earn and learn by becoming a member of the team that takes care of the residents of the nation’s 4th largest city.

Note - Successful candidates will be required to pass a background check.

You will be given the option to opt into receiving text messages at the time of application. Considered applicants will receive text messages of the next stage of the application and hiring process.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable, the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. Some positions require working outside in varied weather conditions, and the ability to use certain tools.

There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions. Some positions are outdoors and require the ability to function in warm/hot weather conditions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow oral and basic written instructions. May have a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation. May require a basic knowledge of a particular subject area. (Individuals may be high school students.) Must be 16 years of age or older.

Age Requirement: 16 -24

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

No experience required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERENCES

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

None.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION No

SALARY INFORMATION Pay Grade: 3

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov (about%3Ablank) .

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm (about%3Ablank) or call 832-393-6148.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-6148. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Wellness

• Supplemental Insurance

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability

• Retirement pension

• 457 deferred compensation plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• 10 days of vacation each year

• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

• Compensable Sick Leave

• Personal Leave

• Flexible schedules

• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

• Professional development opportunities

• Transportation/parking plan

• Section 125 pretax deductions

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you currently enrolled in a high school, college/university as a student?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Why should you be selected for this work experience opportunity?

  04

  What is the greatest challenge faced by youth your age in your community, and how can you help things get better?

  05

  What are your career goals?

  06

  Do you understand that this application is for seasonal employment only and that there is no guarantee of permanent employment?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Please select the age you will be as of June 9, 2024:

• 16

• 17

• 18

• 19

• 20

• 21

• 22

• 23

• 24

• None of the Above

  08

  Can you commit to working 8 full weeks between June 9th to July 31st?

• Yes

• No

  09

  Preferred Position - First Choice (Select one only):

• Houston Health Department/Administrative Services Division/Business Management - 8000 North Stadium Dr

• Parks & Recreation/Management & Finance Division - 2999 South Wayside Dr

  10

  Preferred Position - Second Choice (Select one only):

• Houston Health Department/Administrative Services Division - 8000 North Stadium Dr

• Parks & Recreation/Management & Finance Division - 2999 South Wayside Dr

  11

  Select the City in which you reside from the below list:

• Conroe

• Houston

• Humble

• Pearland

• Spring

• Sugar Land

• The Woodlands

• Tomball

• Katy

• Cypress

• City of residence not listed

  12

  For authorization purposes: If under age 18, provide name of parent / legal guardian and his or her email address. If age 18 or over, indicate N/A.

  Required Question