ABOUT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT:
The Community Development Department (CDD) is the planning agency for the City of Cambridge. CDD’s mission is to foster a livable, sustainable, just, and equitable community. CDD has three programmatic divisions – Economic Opportunity & Development, Community Planning & Design, and Zoning & Development – and also encompasses the Housing Department and the Arts Council. Together, we engage and collaborate with community partners, government agencies, businesses and residents to make Cambridge a desirable place to live, work, learn, play, and innovate.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Under the direction of the Manager for Budget & Finance and the Assistant Fiscal Manager, the Fiscal Intern will assist in processing fiscal transactions, tracking activity, and general report preparation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with fiscal staff to complete transactions such as accounts payable review and processing
- Monitor fiscal transactions to determine status and update tracking system
- May assist in the development of various internal budget/expenditure reports and reconciliations
- Review information provided in PeopleSoft Financials for use in preparing various financial reports.
- Accurately perform assigned duties in a timely manner
- May perform additional projects as needed
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience
- College level coursework in business, finance or accounting or equivalent work experience
- Previous experience working in an office environment
- Public sector experience a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Understanding of practical accounting principles
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials a plus
- Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner
- Highly motivated and detail oriented
- Ability to prioritize workloads, multitask and meet deadlines while working in a fast-paced environment
- The City of Cambridge’s workforce, like the community it serves, is diverse. Applicants must have the ability to work and interact effectively with individuals and groups with a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to read and analyze large quantities of information and maintain multiple files. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Standard office environment with fluorescent lighting, air conditioning, computers and other standard office equipment. Shared workstation with a moderate noise level. This position may be eligible for hybrid work under the City’s Telework Policy, depending on operational needs.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Please upload the following documents to complete your application:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Duration: This position is intended to be ongoing, and it is not limited to an academic year or term. A minimum commitment through June 2027 is anticipated, with an option to extend further if mutually agreeable.