City of Independence, Ohio, USA · 21 hours ago
Summer Intern: Finance {Internship} (Job ID: 17-2026-03)
6800 Brecksville Road, Independence, Ohio 44131, USA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$16/hr - $16/hrThe City of Independence is launching its inaugural Undergraduate Internship program for the Summer of 2026. The Finance Department is seeking a summer intern to support daily operations, assist with payroll and accounting tasks, and gain exposure to municipal government operations.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Support the daily operations of the city's finance and payroll functions under staff supervision
Assist with data entry and verification related to payroll, employee hours, leave balances, and deductions
Help maintain organized and accurate financial and payroll records in accordance with city policies and public records requirements
Observe and assist with the payroll processing cycle, including preparation, review, and reconciliation
Assist staff with basic accounting tasks, such as invoice tracking, accounts payable support, and general ledger review
Help gather and organize documentation for audits, budget reviews, or financial reporting
Assist in preparing spreadsheets, summaries, and reports using standard office software
Respond to routine internal requests or questions related to finance or payroll, with guidance from department staff
Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and financial information
Learn and follow local, state, and federal regulations related to public finance and payroll
Participate in department meetings, trainings, or professional development activities
Gain exposure to municipal government operations, public accountability, and ethical standards in public service
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Actively enrolled at an accredited institution at the Undergraduate level as either a Junior or Senior in the Fall of 2026 semester and graduating no earlier than December 2026
A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and have an average of B or above in the relevant field of study
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools including Word, Excel and Outlook is required
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Preferred
Relevant work experience in the field of the Internship is preferred
Enrolled in coursework which is relevant to the Internship opportunity to which they are applying. Applicable majors include Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Management, International Business, Marketing, or a field closely related to this role
Company
City of Independence, Ohio, USA
The City of Independence provides efficient access to the region, its workforce and to the services, support and amenities critical to opening new sites and headquarters.
Founded in 1814
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase