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General Purpose

City of Idaho Falls

Accounting and Finance Intern

The City of Idaho Falls is accepting applications for an Accounting Intern. Internship not to exceed 5 months. This internship

is intended to provide students with hands-on experience and exposure to the governmental accounting career field.

Depending on the college, this internship may qualify students to receive college credit.

Wage will depend on experience and education.

Works under the supervision of the City Finance Division. May also receive general supervision from other accounting staff.

Essential Functions

Accounting General Functions:

Various duties and job functions may include annual financial preparation, 1099 reporting, encumbrance accounting,

development of internal controls processes and policies, internal auditing, month end close, journal entry preparation,

account analysis, budget preparation, fixed assets documentation and reconciliations, and other day-to-day accounting

functions.

Treasury General Functions:

Various duties and job functions may include investment reconciliation, credit card processing, cash flow projection, point of

sale configuration, cashiering, accounts receivable reconciliation, documentation of cash flow, and other day-to-day

accounting functions.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education and Experience:

SALARY \$15.00 - \$20.00 Hourly LOCATION Idaho Falls, ID

JOB TYPE Intern JOB NUMBER 2024-0507

DEPARTMENT Municipal Services DIVISION Finance Administration

OPENING DATE 05/07/2024 CLOSING DATE Continuous

Must be pursuing a bachelor\'s degree or graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field OR RECENTLY graduated

(less than 1 year) with a Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Accounting.

2. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must be able to work independently; ability to understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instructions;

knowledge of basic accounting; ability to complete calculations with accuracy; ability to prioritize work assignments, handle

multiple tasks and projects resulting in work being performed in the most efficient and timely manner. Ability to cooperate

with other departments and divisions within the city to collect necessary data, provide feedback, and resolve technical

issues. Ability to communicate clearly both in written and oral communication.

Considerable skill in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; intensive daily use of PC and other office equipment.

Must be able to work at least 20 hours per week.

Must possess a valid driver\'s license.

Candidate will be subject to full background check.

Work Environment

Incumbent of the position performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require variety of

physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking,

hearing and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required to perform essential job functions but may be

accommodated. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating

thinking and creative problem solving. Regular travel required in course of performing portions of job functions.

• General Purpose

• • Wage will depend on experience and education.

• Essential Functions

• Minimum Qualifications

• • 1. Education and Experience:
  • 2. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Work Environment