Finance Intern

City of Dubuque, IA; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 23,571 - 33,571; Part time

Job summary

The City of Dubuque, IA is seeking a Finance Intern to assist in accounting activities and perform various financial record-keeping duties. This role is ideal for current students majoring in accounting or finance, offering valuable experience in a local government environment. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, executing transactions, and providing support to the Finance Department. Candidates should have completed at least two years of related college coursework. The position offers flexible hours with a rate of $20.74 hourly.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have a background in accounting or finance.
• Candidates must demonstrate customer service experience.
• Experience in team settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial and inventory records.
• Perform financial transactions and calculations.
• Reconcile financial transactions.

Skills

Customer Service Knowledge

Clerical Skills

Mathematical Reasoning

Education

Completion of at least two years of college coursework in accounting or finance

Job description

Salary: $20.74 Hourly

Location : City Hall, City of Dubuque, IA

Job Type: Intern

Job Number: 555574001-INTERN-052026

Department: Finance & Budget

Opening Date: 05/12/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit: NA

Position Summary

Applicants should expect to be available to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer and average a minimum of 12 hours per week during the school year.

GENERAL SUMMARY: The finance intern position is available to current students with an accounting, finance, or relevant major. The finance intern will perform accounting work involving the design, maintenance, preparation, and analysis of various financial records. The internship program will provide students with the opportunity to apply, and share acquired knowledge, skills, and abilities in a local government setting.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The intern will compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete; perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records; check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers; perform duties surrounding utility billing, audit work papers, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, journal entries and other miscellaneous accounting duties; and perform other duties as assigned.

An important component of this position is to work as part of an internal team to create a more data-driven, high-performance organization focusing on outcomes, which includes cross-departmental cooperation and integration using performance measurement and evaluation which leads to an equitable community of choice. While the Finance Department supports the work of all the City departments and divisions, it also plays a role in supporting external partnerships through the City departments and divisions and directly where appropriate. The Finance Department plays a role in educating and informing the public electronically and through public speaking and community involvement. The employee reports to the Finance Manager. Work is reviewed by the Finance Manager through oral and written reports, conferences and results achieved.

Job Duties

• Maintain financial, inventory or account records.
• Operate computers or computerized equipment; and office equipment.
• Execute financial transactions.
• Verify accuracy of financial or transactional data.
• Compile data or documentation.
• Prepare cash for deposit or disbursement; and documentation for contracts, transactions or regulatory compliance.
• Calculate financial data; and costs of goods or services.
• Collect deposits, payments or fees.
• Monitor financial information.
• Reconcile financial transactions.
• Code data or other information.
• Answer telephones to direct calls or provide information.
• File documents or records.
• Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Customer and Personal Service? Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Clerical? Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Mathematical Reasoning? Choosing the right type of math to solve a problem.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Completion of at least two years of college coursework in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, auditing, or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in customer service.
• Experience working with a team in a professional or educational setting.

Supplemental Information

SUPERVISORY STATUS: None

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Our Commitment to You

The City of Dubuque is committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws. Our organization provides equal opportunities for all individuals, fostering a workplace that values innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our growing community. In accordance with legal obligations our policies and practices are designed to ensure fair treatment and foster a respectful workplace where all are encouraged to apply.