SEASONAL INTERN - FINANCE & ACCOUNTING INTERN

Full Job Description

Position Title:	Seasonal Intern – Finance & Accounting Intern
Applications accepted from:	Ages 16 - 24
Department:	Finance, Houston Health Department, Houston Police, and Parks & Recreation & Department of Neighborhoods
Division:	Various
Reporting Location:	Various
Workdays & Hours:	Various
General description of the intern duties:	Finance Various Perform basic Accounting and Financial reporting duties along compliance related activities. Houston Police Finance Creates and modifies excel spreadsheets and PowerPoints, helps create and set up electronic filing system, assist in preparing memos and documents Health & Human Department Administrative Services Division/Business Management Organize a financial filing system that is easily accessible. Prepare accounting reports to be presented to senior management if requested. Ensure accuracy of financial statements, ensuring the final figures on statements are correct. Assist with the balancing of the office/department budget. Assist with any requested task to assist the area. Dept of Neighborhoods Finance & Accounting Assist in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and checklists for key financial processes, including travel, P-card purchases, procurement, SAP journal entries, monthly financial reporting, budget preparation, and grant setup/awards. This project-based role offers hands-on experience with municipal finance systems and compliance standards. Parks & Recreation Management and Finance Division The applicant will assist with General Accounting functions in the Management and Finance Division. Including budget documents, paying invoices, receiving revenues, producing excel spreadsheets. Learning about other division process and assisting with some purchasing functions. Preferable candidate would have a desire to work in the accounting field business administration field.
Intern skill/experience preferred:	Finance Various None Houston Police Financial Management Basic Microsoft Office specifically Excel and accounting knowledge. Houston Health Department Administrative Services Division/Business Management Computer Literate, MS environments such excel and words documents, sense of urgency, and productivity. Dept of Neighborhoods Finance & Accounting Management Detailed -oriented, organized, and eager to learn public sector financial operations Parks & Recreation Management and Finance Division Basic knowledge of accounting, finance or related field.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Thanks for your interest in the City of Houston's Youth Summer Jobs Program, which will run from June 8– July 31, 2026. Interns will work 32 hours per week and earn $14 per hour. This program provides an excellent opportunity for you to earn and learn by becoming a member of the team that takes care of the residents of the nation’s 4th largest city.

Note - Successful candidates will be required to pass a background check.

You will be given the option to opt into receiving text messages at the time of application. Considered applicants will receive text messages of the next stage of the application and hiring process.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable, the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. Some positions require working outside in varied weather conditions, and the ability to use certain tools.

There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions. Some positions are outdoors and require the ability to function in warm/hot weather conditions.

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to read, write, add, subtract and follow oral and basic written instructions. May have a basic knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation. May require a basic knowledge of a particular subject area. (Individuals may be high school students.) Must be 16 years of age or older.

Age Requirement: 16 -24

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
No experience required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None

Qualifications

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

Additional Information

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
None.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION No

SALARY INFORMATION Pay Grade: 3

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

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Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.