Finance Intern at Village of Lemont in Lemont,IL

Summary: The Village of Lemont is seeking a motivated Finance Intern to assist with various administrative and financial operations tasks. This role offers hands-on experience in municipal finance, billing processes, and customer account management. Responsibilities: - Assist with utility/customer billing processes, including: Billing cycles Late notices Shut-off processing Billing exceptions and account reviews Update and maintain departmental process documentation - Support eBilling system testing and troubleshooting efforts - Perform monthly bank reconciliations and related financial recordkeeping - Provide general administrative support to the Finance Department as needed Required Qualifications: - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word - Ability to handle confidential information professionally - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks Preferred Qualifications: - Basic understanding of accounting, finance, or administrative processes preferred - Coursework or experience in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field - Experience working with spreadsheets, databases, or financial software - Interest in local government, finance operations, or administrative services Required Skills: Accounting, Finance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Financial recordkeeping, Billing systems, Bank reconciliations