JACKSON COUNTY, GEORGIA
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION
CLASSIFICATION TITLE: INTERN - Finance
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
The purpose of this classification is to perform various financial operations including budgeting, accounting and financial reporting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Key Responsibilities:
Budgeting Support: Assist in the preparation and analysis of the county's annual operating and capital budgets.
Financial Reporting: Help compile and review financial statements and reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Accounts Management: Support accounts payable and receivable processes, including data entry and reconciliation.
Audit Assistance: Aid in the preparation for annual audits and the development of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR).
Data Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings.
Administrative Support: Provide general administrative assistance to the Finance Department as needed.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a degree program in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field.
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Interest in pursuing a career in public finance or government operations.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
Jackson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a degree program in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field.
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Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Interested candidates should submit the following as attachments with the application:
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Resume
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Cover Letter
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Unofficial Transcript
- Interest in pursuing a career in public finance or government operations.
