Summer Internship - Payroll

SMCTD - SAN MATEO COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT
San Carlos, California United States  View Map
Posted: Feb 15, 2025
  • Salary: $1,000.00 Weekly USD
  • Intern
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Internship
  • Job Description

    General

    The San Mateo County Transit District, or SamTrans, is committed to delivering a robust Internship Program giving students the opportunity to apply the skills learned in the classroom, develop professional skills, and acquire a thorough understanding of a unique public transit agency. The San Mateo County Transit District is a Special District, it is the managing agency for SamTrans, Caltrain, San Mateo County Transportation Authority, and the 101 Express Lanes Project.

    The Summer Intern program is designed to include real work projects in each area giving students the opportunity to consider a career in the transit industry - including tours of bus and train facilities, opportunities to learn about the multitude of career tracks within transit through information sessions, and professional development such as resume writing and interview skill development. We hope interns will gain invaluable experience by partnering and with and learning from our team of professionals.

    EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Temporary (Non-Exempt or Hourly)

    APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, April 20, 2025 (1 st cutoff March 30, 2025)
    WORK LOCATION: 1250 San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, California
    WORK SCHEDULE: Starting June 23, 2025 - 320 Hours Maximum

    Essential Functions & Duties

    Finance - Payroll

    The selected Intern will assist the District’s Payroll team with implementing and testing the HASTUS Daily Crew project for timekeeping; researching and updating the Fiscal Year 26 Labor Distribution plan; shadowing bi-weekly payroll processing for almost 1000 staff; as well as providing general support to the team such as doing data entry; filing; and supporting ongoing projects.

    All employees of the District must perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Must be currently enrolled in an accredited university as an undergraduate student, graduate student, or 2024 graduate.
    • Must be able to work onsite in San Carlos for the duration of the program (June - August), not to exceed 40 hours/week or 320 cumulative hours.

    Other Qualifications
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
    • Familiarity with other computer programs desirable (e.g. GIS software, HASTUS, PeopleSoft, etc.).
    • Effective research, data analysis, and analytical skills.
    • Strong written and oral communication skills.
    • Experience in the public sector or transportation desirable but not required. Interest in Public Transportation preferred.


    Additional Information

    Each Intern selected will work under the general supervision of the Department they have been matched to, they will work with diverse set of supervisors, managers, and directors on various projects.
    The selection process may include a phone interview or virtual panel interview. Cover letters are encouraged but not required.

    Internships are based in San Carlos, CA. No relocation, housing assistance, or other benefits are provided except for transit passes (SamTrans & Caltrain).

    This position is not eligible for benefits.

    Closing Date/Time: 4/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • San Mateo County Transit District
    • San Mateo County Transit District

    The San Mateo County Transit District is the administrative body for the principal public transit and transportation programs in San Mateo County: SamTrans bus service, including Redi-Wheels paratransit service, Caltrain commuter rail and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority. Caltrain and the TA have contracted with the District to serve as their managing agency, under the direction of their boards of directors.

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