Finance Intern | Village of Wilmette

The Village of Wilmette is seeking a self-motivated individual with positive work ethics to filltheFinanceInternshippositionintheFinanceDepartment.Thispositionwillwork 25 hours perweek during the summer months at Village Hall during business hours which are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm.

Wilmette is a beautiful, historic community located 16 miles north of downtown Chicago with convenient access to the Metra train station (Union Pacific North Line) which is steps away from Village Hall, as well as the CTA Purple Line.  The community has approximately 28,000 residents and a total area of 5.4 square miles.

General Responsibilities

The Finance Intern supports the department operations by assisting customer inquiries, filing, scanning and performing a variety of related support tasks.  The intern performs various clerical duties to support the payroll, accounts receiveable or accounts payable operations of the department.  The intern assists with special projects as assigned by the Director or Assistant Director and provides customer service either in person or by phone.

Position Requirements

Thesuccessful candidate will be a current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.  Strong verbal and written communication skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite are preferred. The Intern must have the ability to work independently and with a team.

Hourly Wage

The starting wage is $18.66 per hour.  There are no fringe benefits associated with this position.

Selection Process

The hiring process will entail an interview with members of the Finance and Human Resources Departments.  A candidate who receives a conditional offer of employment will need to successfully complete a reference check.