Paraprofessional Intern - Internal Audit
Job Summary: The intern will assist with various projects throughout the assignment, including, but not limited to:
- Project Title: System Data Analysis
Project Description: Assist in performing data and report analysis in finance, accounting, purchasing, and other District systems
- Use Microsoft tools to collect and report the results of this analysis
- Assist with the development of workflows and work plans
- Prioritize assignments, use judgment to determine the best course of action, and to maintain oneself professionally
2. Project Title: Departmental Assistance
Project Description: Participate in Internal Audit Activities as Needed
- Learn other software
- Understand Audit Processes and audit software HighBond
- Assist with Department Reporting
3. Other duties as assigned
Evaluating Performance: This section indicates how the intern will be evaluated for each assigned project. If there are other methods you will use to evaluate the intern, please check “Other” category and provide details about the project and evaluation methods.
**Note: All Projects will be formally evaluated at established intervals using the performance evaluation form at the mid- and end points of the assignment. The feedback & coaching sessions will occur on a regular basis throughout the assignment based upon the supervisor’s schedule (e.g., weekly, monthly).
1. Intern will be evaluated using the following methods:
- Ongoing Review of Work Product
- Performance Evaluation
- Feedback & Coaching Sessions
2. All workers are evaluated on the following criteria:
a. Environmental Stewardship: Initiating and maintaining effective practices of environmental sustainability through commitment to a better tomorrow, a healthy environment, and strong communities.
b. Ethics, Honesty, and Transparency: Initiating and maintaining effective practices of environmental sustainability through commitment to a better tomorrow, a health environment, and strong communities.
c. Customer Focus: Individual and organizational commitment to providing value-added service to our external and internal customer Includes attitude, knowledge, technical support, and quality service in a timely manner.
d. Balanced and Informed Decision Making: Quality decisions based on objective metrics, analysis of our systems, customer needs and organizational goals.
e. Progressive Culture: Initiating and facilitating positive changes. Embracing and promoting innovation that benefits the District, our industry, and the region.
f. Accountability: A consistent willingness to accept responsibility, account for one’s actions, and deliver on individual and collective commitments.
g. Respect: Demonstrating high regard, value, and consideration for self, others, community, and environment.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Academic Status/Standing:
- Candidate must be enrolled in school or must have graduated within 24 months from the date of application.
Field of Study:
- Declared Majors: Accounting, Finance, Audit or related field of study.
Degree Program Levels:
Any of the following degree program levels may qualify:
- Bachelor Degree (Junior/Senior)
- Master/Doctoral Degree
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Candidate must be able to work 20 - 40 hours per week. Working hours are Monday – Friday during normal business hours. Work hours will be adjusted as appropriate for interns who are enrolled in school.
- Candidate must be able to commit to up to a 12-month assignment with an option to extend the assignment at NEORSD’s discretion. This internship program provides for a time-limited role at NEORSD with no express or implied guarantee of future employment beyond the assignment period. This position is governed by all applicable NEORSD administrative policies, practices and procedures related to temporary employees.
- Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
NEORSD, an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, recognizing the full range of human differences and similarities. Through our unwavering efforts to leverage the potential of our diversity, we continually strive to build and foster an environment that respects each individual. We encourage and promote innovation, and provide opportunities for all employees to interact, communicate, and realize the full potential of their talents.
Our Employee Benefits & Wellness Programs
We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package including Health Insurance Coverage, Various Retirement Planning Options (Ohio Public Employee Retirement System and Deferred Compensation Plans), Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Free Parking at our facilities, Corporate Discounts, and more! We also have an active Health & Wellness Program that promotes a life/work balance.
NEORSD supports the use of hybrid work as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity and better prepares the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for hybrid work. hybrid eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
DISCLAIMER: The information outlined in this job description indicates the general nature and type of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities or competencies required of employees within this classification.
This internship is a temporary position, this position comes with no express or implied guarantee of future employment beyond the assignment period. This potion is governed by all applicable NEORSD administrative policies, practices and procedures related to temporary employees.