Finance Intern I/II

About the role

The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), seeks a Finance Intern to support budget development, financial analysis, and administrative tasks. The department provides county-wide planning functions, including long-range planning and development application reviews, and has pioneered programs in agricultural preservation, inclusionary housing, and transit-oriented design. The internship is based in downtown Wheaton, MD, near the Wheaton Metro Station and bus lines, with a bike-friendly environment and proximity to Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Assist with budget development and execution
• Assist with monthly projections analysis
• Update spreadsheets with bi-weekly payroll expenses
• Update spreadsheets with monthly non-personnel expenses
• Perform Purchase Order analysis
• Track Purchase Card and Petty Cash purchases to ensure costs are coded to the correct accounting unit and account code
• Review Xerox charges and confirm correct recording
• Analyze cell phone bill and confirm correct recording
• Assist with preparation of various budget templates
• Prepare expenditure journal entries
• Prepare budget adjustment journal entries
• Prepare purchase order liquidation requests
• Update monthly Fund reports (SRF, ISF)
• Assist in maintaining Teams Channels for budget-related documents
• Work on semi-complex Excel spreadsheets
• Produce ad hoc reports

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at a college or university (undergraduate or graduate)
• Minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, or business (associate/bachelor's for Intern I; bachelor's completed and enrolled in master's for Intern II)

Qualifications

In addition to the minimum requirements, the selected intern should have:

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications including Teams, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

This position does not provide benefits; relocation and housing are not provided.

Pay

Projected pay ranges from $20.50 per hour to $23.50 per hour, depending on level and qualifications.

Schedule

The internship runs during the 2026-2027 school year, with an expected commitment of 12 to 20 hours per week.