About this role
2026 College Student Summer Internship – Office of Financial Administration
Position pays from: $16.75 - $18
Posted Until Filled
Internship Details - May 21, 2026 – July 29, 2026 (In-person)
General Description
The Office of Financial Administration oversees the budgeting, accounting, and financial management functions of the Department of Watershed Management. The office ensures fiscal responsibility, compliance, and efficiency across all financial operations.
The intern will work closely with the financial administration team to assist with daily work functions and scheduled projects. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to gain practical experience in public sector financial management, budgeting, and data analysis. The intern will also collaborate with team members to prepare and meet weekly reporting requirements, supporting the department’s commitment to accuracy and accountability.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities for the Office of Financial Administration The following duties represent typical responsibilities for this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.
Assist team members with daily financial and administrative tasks.
Support data collection, entry, and analysis for financial and budget reports.
Help prepare weekly and monthly reporting documents in collaboration with team members.
Participate in financial reconciliation and documentation processes.
Assist with tracking expenditures, invoices, and purchase orders.
Conduct research and compile information for ongoing financial projects.
Maintain organized records and ensure data integrity.
Attend team meetings and contribute to discussions on process improvements.
Perform other related duties as assigned to support the Office of Financial Administration.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong teamwork and interpersonal abilities.
Effective problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Interest in finance, accounting, business administration, or public management.
Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the internship, the intern will:
Gain practical experience in financial reporting, data management, and budgeting.
Develop a strong understanding of financial processes in a public-sector environment.
Strengthen communication, collaboration, and analytical skills.
Apply problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities to real-world financial operations.
Build a professional foundation for future roles in finance, accounting, or business administration.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be eighteen years of age or older
- Must be authorized to work in the United States of America
- Must be a sophomore or above college student at application submission
- Minimum overall GPA 3.0
- Must attach College Transcript – Unofficial IS acceptable (NO screenshots)
- Currently pursuing a bachelors, associates or above from an accredited college or university.
- Must have at least one semester remaining at the start of the internship
- Must attach Resume (NO screenshots)
- Preferred Major: Accounting, Finance
It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.
The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.
Other facts
About City of Atlanta
The City of Atlanta remains a transportation hub, not just for the country but also for the world: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is one of the nations busiest in daily passenger flights. Direct flights to Europe, South America, and Asia have made metro Atlanta easily accessible to the more than 1,000 international businesses that operate here and the more than 50 countries that have representation in the city through consulates, trade offices, and chambers of commerce. The city has emerged as a banking center and is the world headquarters for 13 Fortune 500 companies.
Atlanta is the Capital city of the southeast, a city of the future with strong ties to its past. The old in new Atlanta is the soul of the city, the heritage that enhances the quality of life in a contemporary city. In the turbulent 60's, Atlanta was "the city too busy to hate." And today, in the 21st Century, Atlanta is the "city not too busy to care".
For more than four decades Atlanta has been linked to the civil rights movement. Civil Rights leaders moved forward, they were the visionaries who saw a new south, a new Atlanta. They believed in peace. They made monumental sacrifices for that peace. And because of them Atlanta became a fast-pace modern city which opened its doors to the 1996 Olympics.
Die-hard Southerners view Atlanta as the heart of the Old Confederacy; Atlanta has become the best example of the New South, a fast-paced modern city proud of its heritage.
In the past two decades Atlanta has experienced unprecedented growth -- the official city population remains steady, at about 420,000, but the metro population has grown in the past decade by nearly 40%, from 2.9 million to 4.1 million people. A good measure of this growth is the ever-changing downtown skyline, along with skyscrapers constructed in the Midtown, Buckhead, and outer perimeter (fringing I-285) business districts.
What you'll do
- The intern will assist the financial administration team with daily tasks and projects, including data collection and financial reporting. They will also participate in financial reconciliation and maintain organized records.
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