2026 - Account Specialist Intern

2026 - Account Specialist Intern

Salary

$25.20 Hourly

Location

390 Robert St. N St. Paul, MN

Job Type

Intern

Job Number

2026-00237

Division

Internship

Department

Internship

Opening Date

05/29/2026

Closing Date

6/14/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

WHO WE ARE

As an intern with the Accounts Receivable Finance department in the Regional Administration division, you will help support the Council by managing revenue that is owed across multiple divisions. This role will help you develop your knowledge and understanding of financial software systems, vendor relationships, and operating procedures. You will learn how the Accounts Receivable Finance department functions within a government organization that spans seven counties.

Internship Information:

• Length: Summer with a chance to extend to school year
• Hours: Full-time
• Start Date: 7/6/2026
• Location: St. Paul

NOTE: This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement.

What does an internship with the Metropolitan Council entail?

Our internships are designed to provide students meaningful work, be an introduction to public service and a chance to discover the Metropolitan Council.

Who is the Metropolitan Council?

The Metropolitan Councils made up of several operating divisions that service the Twin Cities Metropolitan area in a number of ways.

• Metro Transit provides bus and light rail public transportation for the greater metropolitan area
• Environmental Services manages wastewater treatment plants and the regional wastewater collection system and water planning for the seven-county metropolitan region
• Community Development is responsible for helping the Council shape its regional growth plan and Metro HRA provides affordable housing programs in the region
• Metropolitan Transportation Services (MTS) is responsible for the transportation planning functions as the Twin Cities metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for transportation
• Regional Administration provides support services (Finance, Payroll, HR, etc.) for the Council

What you would do in this job

• Upload deposit slips and receipts into Accounts Receivable tracking systems
• Process cash receipts and invoices
• Approve vendors and provide support to external partners
• Assist with maintenance and updates of financial systems
• Aid in the design and development of standard operating procedures

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

• Must be enrolled in a degree seeking program (Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or PhD.) or be a recent graduate (within the last 12 months) from a degree program
• Candidates residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin during the internship
• An UNOFFICIAL transcript required to be attached to application
• A valid MN/WI drivers license

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience using financial management software
• Knowledge of accounting and finance documents and procedures
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite applications (outlook, word, excel, power point, etc.)

DEGREE PROGRAM/AREA OF STUDY PREFERRED

• Accounting, Finance, Business Management

What you can expect from us:

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

More about why you should join us!

Additional information

Union: AFSCME

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Safety Sensitive: No

What steps the recruitment process involves:

1. We review your minimum qualifications.

2. We rate your education and experience.

3. We conduct a structured panel selection interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job youre applying for is safety sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

Non Employee

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Applicant Instructions: The supplemental questions listed below are to further evaluate your education and experience and to determine your eligibility for this internship. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly and please do not type "see resume" otherwise your application will be considered incomplete and you will not receive further consideration for this position. The experience you indicate in your responses should also be consistent with the Work History section of this application. If you attached a resume and/or cover letter to your application, it will be reviewed at the education and experience review step. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.

• Yes
• No

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Are you currently enrolled in a degree seeking program (Associates, Bachelors, Masters or PhD) OR are you a recent graduate (within the last 12 months) from a post-secondary education program?

• Yes
• No

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An UNOFFICIAL transcript is required, have you uploaded your transcript to your application?

• Yes
• No

04

This is a hybrid position that requires working at least one to three (1-3) day(s) per week in the office. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

05

List your major and academic year (freshmen, sophomore, junior, senior, graduate student or recent graduate).

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What are you hoping to learn from this internship experience?

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What are your strengths, and how will you best utilize them for this internship?

08

What have you done to further your knowledge/understanding about diversity/inclusion? How have you demonstrated your learning? Diversity Definition: The collection of people who bring a variety of backgrounds, styles, perspectives, values and beliefs as assets to the groups and organizations with which they interact.

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What is your experience working with accounts receivable?

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What is your experience working with financial software and Microsoft Office Suite?

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What is your experience working with vendor approval and setup?

Required Question

Employer Metropolitan Council

Address 390 Robert St. N.

St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101

Website https://metrocouncil.org