Finance Intern I/II

The Montgomery County Planning Department is seeking a highly motivated undergraduate or graduate Finance Intern with an interest and anticipated careers in the following areas:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Business

The Montgomery County Planning Department is part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a nearly 100-year-old, nationally recognized organization serving the vibrant and culturally diverse populations of Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties on the border of Washington, D.C. We provide county-wide planning functions including long-range planning, as well as reviews of development applications in a diverse built environment of downtown urban districts, suburban communities, and agricultural areas. We at Montgomery Planning have pioneered nationally modeled programs in agricultural preservation, inclusionary housing, and transit-oriented design. To learn more about who we are and what we do, we encourage you to watch this brief video here and visit our website at https://montgomeryplanning.org/.

Application Instructions:

• Students must attach a copy of a college transcript to the application. An unofficial transcript is acceptable.

• Students must attach a resume and a personal statement to the application, indicating goals and aspirations that may be enhanced by participating in the program.

Internship Dates & Additional Information:

• The internship will run during the 2026-2027 school year.

• The projected pay for this position is from $20.50 per hour to $23.50 per hour depending on level and qualifications.

• Expected to work between 12 to 20 hours per week.

Where We Work:

We are conveniently located in downtown Wheaton, MD, and easily accessible to Wheaton Metro Station (Red Line) and several bus lines. Enjoy our bike-friendly environment and the proximity to Washington, DC, just minutes away. Commuter reimbursement is available.

• Assist with budget development and execution
• Assist with the monthly projections analysis:
  • Update spreadsheets with bi-weekly payroll expenses
  • Update spreadsheets with monthly non-personnel expenses
  • Purchase Order analysis
• Track Purchase Card and Petty Cash purchases to ensure costs are coded to the correct accounting unit and account code
• Review the Xerox charges and confirm that the charges are recorded correctly
• Analyze the cell phone bill and confirm that the charges are recorded correctly
• Assist with the 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 the Teams Channels for budget related documents
• Work on semi-complex Excel spreadsheets
• Ad hoc reports
  

Students must currently be enrolled at a college or university at the undergraduate or graduate level and must have at least a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).

Intern I:

Currently enrolled in college pursuing either an associate or bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or business.

Intern II:

Student who has received a bachelor's degree and accepted or enrolled in a master's degree program pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, or business.

In addition to the minimum qualifications listed above, the selected intern should have the following:

• 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

This position does not provide benefits.

Relocation and housing are not provided.

A complete background investigation will be completed prior to hire.

May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.