Public Sector Finance Intern

City of Santa Clarita; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Santa Clarita is offering a Finance intern role to gain hands-on experience across journal entries, reconciliations, financial research, tracking, and analysis. The position supports the Finance team in various tasks and is designed for undergrad or graduate students in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.

The role spans 20–30 hours per week for approximately 6 to 12 months, with hourly pay ranges provided for undergraduate and graduate levels.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.
• Financial system experience is highly desired.
• General understanding of governmental organizations and municipal operations.
• Strong research techniques, data collection and analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Conducts financial research and data verification
• Assists with the preparation of reconciliations and journal entries
• Conducts financial analysis for department and/or division budgets
• Drafts, proofs, and prepares memos, charts, reports, and analyses
• Analyzes and prepares recommendations related to process efficiency
• Attends various weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings
• Assists with general administrative support, as needed

Skills

Financial analysis

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Data verification

Excel

Outlook

Word

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate student in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The City of Santa Clarita is offering a Finance intern role to gain hands-on experience across journal entries, reconciliations, financial research, tracking, and analysis. The position supports the Finance team in various tasks and is designed for undergrad or graduate students in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.

The role spans 20–30 hours per week for approximately 6 to 12 months, with hourly pay ranges provided for undergraduate and graduate levels.