Intern, Revenue Administration

Octa+ Energie; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

OCTA is seeking a College Intern in Revenue Administration to gain hands-on experience in public-sector finance, grants, and program administration. You will assist with grant administration, financial reconciliations, and compliance, while developing analytical and communication skills under experienced staff guidance.

The internship is year-round and paid, with about 20 hours per week (not to exceed 1,000 hours in a 12-month period), offering mentorship, career development, and exposure to

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time at a four-year college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, research, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with financial and program information.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet established deadlines.
• Collaborative, dependable, and motivated with an interest in public-sector finance, grants, and program administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with grant administration and ongoing departmental projects.
• Support recurring financial and program reconciliations.
• Assist with compliance audits and related documentation.
• Compile, organize, and analyze financial and program data.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets, tracking tools, and reports.
• Assist with program analysis and research assignments.
• Prepare presentations, memos, reports, and other business materials.
• Support project tracking and monitor activities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with staff on daily, monthly, and quarterly departmental processes and special projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job DescriptionCollege Intern – Revenue AdministrationStart building your career while gaining hands-on experience in public-sector finance, grants, and program administration! As a College Intern supporting OCTA’s Revenue Administration, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to the department’s day-to-day activities, recurring processes, and special projects.This position offers exposure to grant administration, financial reconciliations, compliance activities, program analysis, reporting, and project tracking while helping you develop valuable analytical, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.OCTA's College Intern Program is a year-round paid student/intern program. You will gain real-world work experience on meaningful projects under the guidance of experienced transportation professionals. You will have opportunities to strengthen your problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills while benefiting from mentorship, career development, and internal networking.The pay range is $20.00 – $23.00 per hour, depending on education level. This position is not eligible for employee benefits. The work schedule will consist of approximately 20 hours per week, not to exceed 1,000 hours within a continuous 12-month period.This posting will remain open until a candidate is selected.What You’ll DoAssist with grant administration and ongoing departmental projects.Support recurring financial and program reconciliations.Assist with compliance audits and related documentation.Compile, organize, and analyze financial and program data.Develop and maintain spreadsheets, tracking tools, and reports.Assist with program analysis and research assignments.Prepare presentations, memos, reports, and other business materials.Support project tracking and monitor activities, deadlines, and deliverables.Collaborate with staff on daily, monthly, and quarterly departmental processes and special projects.What We’re Looking ForCurrently enrolled full-time as a Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, or Senior at a four-year college or university and pursuing a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, economics, or a related field.Strong analytical, research, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with financial and program information.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet established deadlines.A collaborative, dependable, and motivated individual with an interest in learning about public-sector finance, grants, compliance, and program administration.Why You’ll Love It HereGain real-world financial and analytical experience through hands-on work with grants, reconciliations, compliance, and reporting.Build valuable Excel and data analysis skills while developing spreadsheets, reports, and tracking tools.Learn how public funding works through exposure to grant administration and financial and regulatory requirements.Work on meaningful projects that support OCTA programs and transportation investments throughout Orange County.Develop professional skills in research, business writing, presentations, project coordination, and problem-solving.Learn from experienced professionals while building your resume and exploring career opportunities in finance, grants, and public administration.Join a team where innovation, integrity, and strategic thinking are valued.Apply now to help shape the future of OCTA’s programs.OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected status.