Finance Intern

City of Doraville, Georgia

Position Description

Position Title:                               Finance Intern

Reports to:                                      Finance Director

Department:                                   Finance Department

Job Details:                                    $17/hour, approximately 29 hours/week

Summary of Position:

The intern will be responsible for data conversion for Occupational Taxes from BS&A software to new system, IworQ. This intern must be able to download documents from one system to the other, and be able to organize files accordingly. Some administrative and customer facing work will also be required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are normal for this position.  The omission of a specific statement from the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.  Other duties may be required and assigned.  

• Maintaining filing systems
• Checking and entering data
• Making and receiving phone calls
• Taking and distributing messages
• Handling inquiries and incoming work requests
• Reviewing files and records to answer requests for information
• Checking and distributing documents and correspondence
• Maintaining filing systems
• Checking and entering data
• Performs other related duties as required.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of relevant software applications, including MS Office
• Proficient in use of email and internet
• Good numeracy skills
• Accurate keyboard skills
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Knowledge of administrative procedures
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Proficiency with data management
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and tasks
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills - verbal and written

Mental and Physical Requirements:

• Ability to exert moderate, though not constant, physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
• Ability to communicate orally and to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, taste, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals.        
• Performance of essential functions may require exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, fire, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, explosives, water hazards, disease, pathogenic substances, or rude/irate customers.
• In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, or other applicable law, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the City.

Other Requirements:

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background investigation, to include but not limited to, a physical examination with drug screening and an oral interview.

At-Will Employment:

This classification specification does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Employment with the City of Doraville is at-will in accordance with Georgia law.