College Intern - Finance (Accounting)

Basic Function

Professional learning experience where an undergraduate or graduate student participant gains practical work experience, organization knowledge and business acumen related to a student’s field of study or career interest. Internships begin with orientation in June and conclude in early August. Position will work 20 hours per week, and this position will work 100% on site. Specific duties vary depending on the assigned department and business need. Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and safety procedures. 

Responsibilities and Specific Duties

• Processes invoices in SAP and assembles them into voucher batches to be completed for payment.
• Reviews and confirms payment transactions are processed in accordance with established accounts payable policies and procedures.
• Reconciles vendor monthly statements against SAP vendor history report; ensures credit is received and taken for outstanding memos.
• Analyzes purchase orders for Procurement Manual compliance and verifies the accuracy of their completion.
• Assists in maintaining accounts payable vendor database by compiling vendor W-9 information; completes supplier detail forms in accordance with accounts payable procedures when updating vendor’s file.
• Researches and resolves abandoned accounts payable checks while complying with state law.
• Reviews, analyzes, and identifies discrepancies in the Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt account; coordinates with Accounts Payable Manager, Procurement, and Materials Management in resolving discrepancies.     
• Contributes to departmental goals and objectives.   
• Suggests solutions to business issues and challenges.
• Attends and participates in meetings.
• Contributes to a team-oriented atmosphere.
• Provides excellent customer service to METRO internal and external customers.
• Applies SMS (Safety Management System) methods and principles in daily routine and supports all aspects of the agency’s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP).
• Promotes safety awareness and follows safety procedures to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

       Pay Rate:  $20 per hour

Education Requirement

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program or a recent graduate (within 1 year).
Degree program relative to intern assignments, such as Business, or related degree.

Years & Experience Required

Currently enrolled in an accredited education institution and have successfully completed 24 credit hours. 
GPA of 2.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Knowledge & Skills Required

Knowledge relative to intern assignments, such as Business, or related degree. Knowledge of PC and related software; MS Office.

Additional Information

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas has a zero tolerance drug and alcohol policy for all employees. All internal and external applicants will be required to undergo drug testing before employment and will be subject to further drug and/or alcohol testing throughout their employment.

Further, employees who perform safety-sensitive functions will submit to drug and/or alcohol testing in accordance to the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulatory requirements.

We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, genetic information or disability.