Accounting/ Finance/ Procurement – Internship
Company Overview
The Port of Palm Beach is one of Florida’s most dynamic and accessible deepwater ports, playing a vital role in regional and international trade. Located in Riviera Beach, the Port serves as a key gateway for cargo movement between the United States, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.
Handling a diverse range of commodities including containerized cargo, bulk materials, and petroleum products, the Port supports critical supply chains and contributes significantly to the local and state economy.Â
The Port of Palm Beach is committed to operational excellence, environmental responsibility, and community engagement. With a focus on safety, innovation, and customer service, the Port fosters a collaborative work environment where employees play an essential role in driving growth and maintaining high standards across all operations.
- Overview of all functional areas and understanding of workflow and processes.
- Assist with scanning ITB/RFP submittals and submission to Records Management.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure the timely submittals of documents required for contract renewals or re-solicitation.
- Assist with procurement of goods and services including securing quotes, follow up with requesting departments and vendors as required including researching available State & Cooperative Purchasing Agreements.
- Processing of credit applications for new vendors and obtaining required new account documents.
- Assist with procurement of goods and services including securing quotes, follow up with requesting departments and vendors as required.
- Assist with auditing contract files and update as necessary, including liability insurance certificates.
- Assist with audit of contract files.
- Assist with accounts payable processing and filing including coordinating with Records Management Office on record retention.
- Assist with preparing/maintaining operation performance and statistical reports such as schedule of customer revenues and tonnage (including cruise revenue, passengers and valet vehicles).
- Assist with compiling and documenting files for records management and coordinating the Port’s Records Custodian to review retention schedule in accordance with State guidelines.
- Assist with tenant billing and reporting.
- Assist with fixed asset inventory and management.
- Assist with payroll processing, general insurance structure and general ledger account reconciliation.
- All other duties as assigned.
The Finance Department is responsible for fiscal management of the Port of Palm Beach District and includes annual budgeting for both Operating, Renewal & Replacement and Capital Improvement Programs, Financial Reporting, Debt Service, Treasury Management, Payroll Processing, Revenue Management & Billing, Accounts Payables, Leasehold Pricing and Operation Performance and Statistical Reporting, Purchasing and Contracting.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Enrolled in trade school, college or university (Academic credit may be granted)
- Current resident of Palm Beach County and/or graduated from a Palm Beach County high school
- Preferably 18 years and over
Applicants are required to provide the following to be considered for an interview:
- Essay (must be at least 250-word) on “What interests you most about working at the Port of Palm Beach, and how do you see this internship helping you better understand the role of ports in the community and global economy?"
- One-page personal resume
- A letter of recommendation from a school counselor, teacher and/or advisor on an official letterhead
- Unofficial high school transcripts with GPA (high school seniors only)
- Unofficial college transcripts with GPA (college and trade school students only)
- College acceptance letter on an official letterhead (high school seniors only)
- Summer or fall schedule of college classes (college and trade school students only)
Education Requirements
- High School Junior/Senior
- College Student
- Graduate Student
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