Paid Public Finance Intern: Grants & Reconciliations

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

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