NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:
Intern - Accounting (Finance Department) summer with an online application deadline of 03/31/2023.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Interviews will be conducted as applications are received. This position will remain open until filled.
PAY RATE: $18.00 per hour based on a 35-hour workweek.
Please attach as part of your application all necessary documents verifying that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
JOB SUMMARY:
This position assists the Finance Department with a variety of projects and day to day activities. This position will complete research and analysis for specific projects in the achievement of Director of Finance priorities and may also be assigned and responsible for independent projects. Position is for the summer months typically based on a 35-hour work week.
To succeed in this role the ideal candidate will need to effectively communicate to a full range of people, be able to work cooperatively and effectively with others, be motivated to complete tasks/responsibilities, have a willingness to learn, and be able to shift gears comfortably.
JOB DUTIES:
1. Assists in annual audit, by preparing workpapers, financial statement schedules, notes, and responding to auditors’ requests for information.
2. Assists with month-end and year-end close journal entries.
3. Assists in the preparation of financial reports and requirements that the department is responsible for as directed by the Director of Finance.
4. Assists Finance Department and other village departments in new or ongoing research projects, and with tasks or assignments, including routine processes or other administrative assistance.
5. Undertakes independent projects as directed by the Executive Team of the Finance Department.
6. Dedicates self to the core values of customer service, teamwork, integrity, respect, and trust with the goal of providing excellent services and programs to meet the needs of the community and those within the organization.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Acceptance and current participation as a full-time student in an accredited Bachelor’s or Graduate degree program in finance, accounting, or closely related field.
2. Proficient with current computer technology, job related software, and customer service systems.
BENEFITS:
Part-Time employees are not eligible for benefits.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Candidate screening process may consist of an application review, skills testing, employability assessment, interviews, reference checks, and other job-related testing or verifications. Chosen candidates will be subject to a background and criminal history investigation, and qualifying pre-employment medical examination and drug screen (including cannabis).
THE VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG
Human Resources Department
101 Schaumburg Court
Schaumburg, IL 60193
SCHAUMBURG, IL (pop. 75,936) - Dynamic community of diverse residential neighborhoods and a thriving epicenter of retail and commercial activity. As a home rule community with a AAA bond rating, Schaumburg offers a wide variety of municipal amenities including a regional airport, Wintrust Field Baseball Stadium, AL Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, and the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center. Located 12 miles west of O’Hare International Airport and approximately 25 miles northwest of the City of Chicago, Schaumburg is the second-largest concentration of retail, office, and commercial activity in the state of Illinois. Of special distinction, the village was recently names one of the “Top Ten Best Places to Live” by Money Magazine, is ranked No. 5 overall WalletHub’s “Best Illinois Cities for Jobs”, and was named “Municipality of the Year” by RE Journals. The village routinely receives distinguished awards form the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for excellence in Budgeting and Financial Reporting.
The village employs approximately 600 employees in a variety of departments within the organization, such as police, fire, public works, engineering, finance, human resources, cultural services, community development, information technology, and transportation. Our employees work to serve the residents and strive to make Schaumburg the best community it can be.
THE VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER