Finance Intern (Administrative Intern) (Part-time)

City of Tustin, CA; California (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Tustin seeks a Finance Intern to support the Finance Department with clerical and financial tasks in a part-time, hourly capacity. The role emphasizes data entry, scanning and filing, document management, and general clerical support to help the day-to-day operations of the department.

Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in finance, accounting, public or business administration programs, and are organized, reliable, and eager to learn in a municipal government setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and current enrollment in an accredited college or university pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, public and/or business administration.

Responsibilities

• Reviews invoices and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy, and identifies discrepancies or missing documentation.
• Follows up with other departments to obtain missing receipts, invoices, and other required documentation.
• Maintains and organizes departmental files, records, and databases, including scanning and digitizing documents.
• Reviews documents, records, and files for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures.
• Assists with various Excel spreadsheets, including data entry, compilation, organization, and review of financial information.
• Gathers and compiles financial data and assists with reconciliations and other accounting-related activities.
• Provides administrative support to assist with digitizing documents and organizing files across various finance divisions.

Education

Finance-related degree in progress

Job description

Salary: $22.00 Hourly

Location : City Hall - 300 Centennial Way, Tustin, CA

Job Type: Part-Time (Hourly)

Job Number: 2026-40

Department: Finance

Opening Date: 09/14/2026

Closing Date: 10/5/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Description

The City of Tustin's Finance Department is currently seeking a motivated, and detail-oriented individual for the position of Finance Intern. This part-time opportunity is ideal for someone interested in gaining valuable, hands-on experience in municipal government while supporting the day-to-day operations of a professional Finance team.

The Finance Intern will have the opportunity to assist with a variety of administrative and finance-related functions while developing practical skills and gaining exposure to the operations of a local government agency.

THE POSITION AND OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

The selected candidate will provide administrative support to the Finance Department. This position is ideal for a student who enjoys administrative work, is organized and dependable, and takes pride in completing routine tasks accurately and efficiently. Responsibilities will primarily include scanning and filing documents, performing data entry, organizing and maintaining records, assisting with document management, and providing general clerical support to help with the day-to-day operations of the department.

The ideal candidate will also be a positive and reliable team member who is eager to learn and willing to assist wherever needed. This opportunity is especially well suited for a current student pursuing a degree in finance, accounting, public administration, and/or business administration who is interested in gaining practical, on-the-job training and experience within a municipal Finance Department.

This is a part-time, at-will, non-benefitted position, with total hours limited to fewer than 1,000 per fiscal year. Hours may vary from week to week. The anticipated work schedule will include Mondays, with additional hours generally scheduled on Wednesdays and alternating Fridays. Specific hours may vary based on departmental needs.

Examples of Duties

• Reviews invoices and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy and identifies discrepancies or missing documentation
• Follows up with other departments to obtain missing receipts, invoices, and other required documentation.
• Maintains and organizes departmental files, records, and databases, including scanning and digitizing documents
• Reviews documents, records, and files for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures
• Assists with various Excel spreadsheets, including data entry, compilation, organization, and review of financial information.
• Gathers and compiles financial data and assists with reconciliations and other accounting-related activities
• Provide administrative support to assist with digitizing documents and organizing files across various finance divisions
• Assists with other administrative duties and assigned tasks

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

Graduation from high school and current enrollment in an accredited college or university in pursuit of an associate or bachelor's degree with a major course of study in finance, accounting, public and/or business administration.

Special Requirements

Satisfactory results from a background investigation, physical examination and administrative screening.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Information on the physical demands, mental demands, and work environment for the position can be found by following the link

The City of Tustin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Employment for this group is at-will and based on continued programmatic needs. No guarantees are made related to hours or longevity. Hours are limited to less than 1,000 hours per fiscal year.

Employees do not receive health, retirement, or any other benefits unless otherwise required by law.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

In lieu of Social Security, employees are required to contribute 5.5% of salary on a pre-tax basis every pay period to an OBRA 457 deferred compensation plan. The City contributes an additional 2%, for a total combined contribution of 7.5%.

The anticipated work schedule will include Mondays, with additional hours generally scheduled on Wednesdays and alternating Fridays. Specific hours may vary based on departmental needs.