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Access Dubuque lists this Finance Intern opportunity in dubuque, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Finance Intern
nCity of Dubuque
n1 Positions
nID: -INTERN-052
nPosted On 05/12/2026
nRefreshed On 09/14/2026
nJob Overview
nPosition Summary
n**Applicants should expect to be available to work up to 40 hours per week during the summer and average a minimum of 12 hours per week during the school year.
nGENERAL SUMMARY:The finance intern position is available to current students with an accounting, finance, or relevant major. The finance intern will perform accounting work involving the design, maintenance, preparation, and analysis of various financial records. The internship program will provide students with the opportunity to apply, and share acquired knowledge, skills, and abilities in a local government setting.
nDISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:The intern will compute, classify, and record numerical data to keep financial records complete; perform any combination of routine calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining accounting records; check the accuracy of figures, calculations, and postings pertaining to business transactions recorded by other workers; perform duties surrounding utility billing, audit work papers, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, journal entries and other miscellaneous accounting duties; and perform other duties as assigned.
nAn important component of this position is to work as part of an internal team to create a more data-driven, high-performance organization focusing on outcomes, which includes cross-departmental cooperation and integration using performance measurement and evaluation which leads to an equitable community of choice. While the Finance Department supports the work of all the City departments and divisions, it also plays a role in supporting external partnerships through the City departments and divisions and directly where appropriate. The Finance Department plays a role in educating and informing the public electronically and through public speaking and community involvement. The employee reports to the Finance Manager. Work is reviewed by the Finance Manager through oral and written reports, conferences and results achieved.
nJob Duties
nnnMaintain financial, inventory or account records.
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nnOperate computers or computerized equipment; and office equipment.
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nnExecute financial transactions.
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nnVerify accuracy of financial or transactional data.
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nnCompile data or documentation.
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nnPrepare cash for deposit or disbursement; and documentation for contracts, transactions or regulatory compliance.
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nnCalculate financial data; and costs of goods or services.
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nnCollect deposits, payments or fees.
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nnMonitor financial information.
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nnReconcile financial transactions.
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nnCode data or other information.
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nnAnswer telephones to direct calls or provide information.
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nnFile documents or records.
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nnSearch files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.
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n nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
nnnCustomer and Personal Service?- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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nnClerical?- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
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nnMathematical Reasoning?- Choosing the right type of math to solve a problem.
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n nQualifications
nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
nnCompletion of at least two years of college coursework in accounting, finance, bookkeeping, auditing, or related fields.
n nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
nnnExperience in customer service.
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nnExperience working with a team in a professional or educational setting.
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n nSupplemental Information
nSUPERVISORY STATUS: None
nFLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt
nPrimary Contact
n nCity of Dubuque Human Resources Department
nHuman Resources Department, Human Resources Department
n nPhone
nPhone
nPhone
nFax
n nEmail
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nJob Details
nCategories
nGovernment/Public Service
nLocation
nDubuque, IA
nJob Type
nEmployee
nFull/Part
nFull Time
nPay/Salary
n$20.74 Hourly
nCompany ID
n931
nJob REQ #
n -INTERN-
n# Positions
n1
nStart Date
n nEnd Date
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nAbout the Company
nWhether at City Hall or out on city streets, our employees serve our residents, businesses, and visitors every day. Join the City of Dubuque team to be part of a high-performance organization dedicated to the community and to delivering excellent municipal services. We are input-oriented, see problems as opportunities, search for creative solutions, and work as a team to accomplish goals and build partnerships. At the City of Dubuque, your work is meaningful and supports the community.
nThe City of Dubuque values its employees and offers competitive salaries and benefits such as:
nnnHealth and Dental Insurance
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nn12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
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nnPaid Time Off and 11 Paid Holidays
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nnFlexible Spending Accounts
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nnRetirement Savings (IPERS)
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nnDeferred Compensation Plan
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nnLife and AD&D Insurance Coverage
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nnShort-Term Disability
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nnEmployee Assistance Program
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nnTuition Reimbursement Program
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nnLongevity Pay Starting After 6 Years of Service
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nnFlexible Work Arrangements
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nnPaid Time Volunteering
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n nWith positions in over 30 departments and divisions, your perfect career fit is waiting for you at the City of Dubuque. Ready to join our team? Visit .
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dubuque, IA, 52001, US
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