City of Boise · 10 hours ago
Finance Summer Intern
The City of Boise offers a Finance Internship opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to gain real-world experience in municipal finance. Interns will support initiatives in data automation, process improvement, and cash forecasting across multiple finance divisions while collaborating with experienced professionals.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Gain broad exposure to all functional areas of municipal finance operations
Lead and support cross-divisional process improvement initiatives and project management efforts
Develop foundational skills in creating workflows, internal policies, and operational documentation
Build and enhance financial modeling, analytical, and business operations capabilities
Help interns determine if a career in municipal finance is right for them
Build and enhance cash forecasting models
Construct process automation for approval workflows
Critically analyze and augment internal controls
Build BI reporting and dashboards
Learn the essentials of project management
Build cloud-based Nintex Process Manager process maps
Automate critical processes using Power Platform tools
Shadow experienced professionals
Design and implement operational workflows from the ground up
Draft, develop, and refine internal regulations and policy documentation
Conduct process assessments and recommend efficiency improvements
Support project management initiatives across all finance divisions
Collaborate with stakeholders to standardize procedures and enhance interdepartmental coordination
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate or graduate students with a strong academic record or graduated in the last 12 months from an accredited university
Majoring in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field
Have a strong interest in accounting, treasury, business operations, or strategic planning
Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills for creating documentation and internal guidance
Be able to work up to 19 hours per week (negotiable)
Be able to commit to the entire internship program from May through August 2026
Valid state-issued driver's license
Applicants Must Be Able To Pass City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
Driving Record Check
Preferred
Experience with BI reporting such as Power BI or Tableau
Experience with Microsoft Power Platform
Exposure to process mapping, workflow design, or project management methodologies
Experience creating policy documentation, standard operating procedures, or training materials