Finance Intern – Department of the Comptroller

Business: Carroll County Government

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • TEMPORARY

Business Product/Service: County Government

Business Address:
225 N Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 386-2129

Contact Name: Gail Hawkins
Title: Office Associate
Email: careers@carrollcountymd.gov
Website: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/

Job Description

Finance Intern – Department of the Comptroller
$13.25 hourly, 40 hours per week, contractual position June through August
Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Apply by 5:00 pm on Friday, May 5, 2023.

Are you looking to gain experience in the accounting/finance field? The Department of the Comptroller is seeking an individual to assist in the year-end process.

As a finance intern you will be working with professional staff to process year-end accounting functions as well as assisting in preparing financial statements.

The ideal candidate for this opportunity will be detail oriented and have a willingness to learn new ideas and concepts.

See next page for the full job description

Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or general education diploma
2. Cash handling and/or payment processing experience preferred
*A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications

Benefits of working for Carroll County Government:
 40 hours of Sick and Safe Leave

How to apply:
• Apply online: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/
• Pick up an application in our office: 225 N. Center Street, Room 100, Westminster, MD 21157
• Request an application by calling our office or sending an email to: careers@carrollcountymd.gov
• Applications must be submitted by 5:00 pm on the date the job closes
• Applications are not accepted by fax or email
Posted 04/18/23
(23-98)

Job Requirements

FINANCE INTERN
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Observes and assists in the performance of a wide variety of financial tasks in support of the Department of the Comptroller.

ESSENTIAL TASKS
1. Update and maintain accounting and investment activity spreadsheets
2. Assist in review of annual budget for accuracy and support upload into financial system
3. Participate in preparation of year-end financial statement schedules and worksheets for auditors; assist with audit as required
4. Assist in research and recommendation of short- and long-term portfolio investments
5. Enter journal entries to close out completed capital projects in financial system
6. Assist with monthly bank reconciliation and prepare adjusting entries
7. Participate in recordation tax collection reconciliation
8. Assist in calculation of payroll accruals
9. Post tax and utility bill payments to collection system
10. Calculate various tax credits
11. Perform related duties as to specific assignments
12. Provide service to customers by answering questions, providing information, making referrals, and assuring appropriate follow-through and/or resolution
13. Communicate with managers, supervisors, co-workers, citizens, and others, maintains confidentiality and represents the County

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
1. High School diploma or general education diploma (GED)
2. Cash handling and/or payment processing experience preferred
*A comparable amount of training or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1. Calculate figures and total amounts using a calculator
2. Use computer software and/or program applications
3. Read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos
4. Carry out instructions

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, H.S. Diploma/GED

Wages per hour: 13.25 per hour
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
40 hours of sick and safe leave

Days of Work:
MONDAY 8:00 am – 5:00 pm  TUESDAY 8:00 am – 5:00 pm  WEDNESDAY 8:00 am – 5:00 pm  THURSDAY 8:00 am – 5:00 pm  FRIDAY 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Shift: day

How to Apply: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months:
Minimum Age: 21 & over
Closing Date: 05/05/2023