Accounting Internship, CTA
Department: PMT, Tech Resource Mgt Date 4/8/11
Reports to: Kathryn Dominguez, Manager II Technology Resource Management
Group Size one
TIME SPAN OF THE PROJECT (Hours)
Total Number of Hours 20-40 hours
Specific Schedule HQ office hours
NATURE OF THE PROJECT
Goal
Develop excel spreadsheets or database for departmental budget functions
Background Operating budget development has become very precise and requires specific detail that is currently kept on a variety of spreadsheets.
Plan Review current reports, learn CTA processes and develop database and/or report(s) to modernize accounting practices for the resource section.
Progress Measurement Completion of analysis and report development
Deliverables Reports and analysis summaries.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
% time
1 30% Capital budget analysis, reporting and database development
2 30% Operating budget preparation and reporting
3 30% Contract reporting
5 10% Personnel report analysis.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Major Accounting, finance, business.
Educational Level 2nd or 3rd year undergrad or graduate student
Courses Completed Entry level accounting and finance.
Skills Must be able to write and communicate well. Must be able to work with financial data.
Other Qualifications As an intern, he/she will be assigned to a variety of other duties which will require communication, writing and coordination skills.
Physical Demand Office work only.
PROGRAM PARAMETERS
Interns’ Eligibility:
• Have minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale;
• Be a full-time student (12 credit hours for undergraduate and 6 credit hours for graduates) enrolled in a degree program at an accredited college or university;
• Have finished the first semester of the undergraduate study;
• Meet all physical requirements, if any.
Interns’ Requirement:
• Work 20 hours per week at minimum;
• Report to the assigned work location at the time designated and be prepared to complete the assignment;
• Comply with the rules set by the CTA “General Rule Book”, “Code of Ethics” and “Safety Rules”.
Interns should NOT perform any safety sensitive job functions, including but not limited to:
• Operating a CTA vehicle;
• Operating CTA equipment and facilities;
• Handling hazardous and restricted materials regulated by the CTA.
To apply:
Anita Brooks
HR Special Programs Administrator
567 W. Lake St., 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60661
abrooks@transitchicago.com
312.681.2264
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