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City of Mountain View · 3 weeks ago

Finance & Administrative Services Intern

Mountain View, CA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$20/hr - $39/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

The City of Mountain View is seeking a highly motivated Finance and Administrative Services Intern to join their dynamic team. The role involves providing support within the Finance department, gaining familiarity with various functions, and assisting with projects related to finance and administration.

CommunitiesGovernmentOffice Administration

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Receive training and support to gain familiarity with Finance department functions and roles. Learn how the department provides services to external and internal customers

Identify discrepancies and assist with updating utility customer accounts

Interpret the City’s record retention policy to assist with compliant record destruction

Learn about and assist with implementing and testing the City’s new Utility Billing system

Verify payroll calculations and electronic recordkeeping

Preform audits and record keeping for Inventory and Capital assets

Conduct customer service surveys

Conduct research and compile data for the City’s Financial Transparency webpage

Qualification

Microsoft Office SuiteCustomer service skillsCommunication skillsTeamworkReliability

Required

Undergraduate freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior level student pursuing a major in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or Public Administration

You are interested in working within local government and will uphold the City's code of ethics and mission

You are highly motivated, reliable and quick-to-learn, and you take initiative and start sentences with 'I can…'

You are able to establish and maintain effective work relationships with a diverse population and work in a team

You are customer service focused and can express yourself clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing

Preferred

Candidate will be a high-performing student, with good communication and customer service skills and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

Growth – we are committed to exposing you to a work environment that will sharpen your writing, presentation, research, analysis and critical thinking skills.

Training – this internship experience will be supplemented with training and external educational sessions.

Networking – access to a network of professionals in the field of local government.

Course Credit - if applicable, college/university credit may be provided.

Extra Extra! Access to an onsite gym.