Accounting Assistant - Detail-Driven Financial Support

Brigham Young University; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Access to the library

Free on-campus parking

Free UTA passes for employee, spouse,

Discounts at the BYU Store and for BYU

Job summary

Brigham Young University (BYU) Law Center is seeking a part-time Accounting Assistant to support the Center’s financial operations, ensuring timely and policy-compliant processing of payments, reimbursements, and event-related expenses.

Join a mission-driven team at BYU Law, where you’ll maintain financial records, assist with vendor pre-approvals, and help reconcile accounts while upholding the university’s standards of integrity and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and at least 1 year of accounting/finance experience.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Strong spreadsheet skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to confidentiality and integrity.
• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process payments and reimbursements for students, contractors, and conference participants.
• Assist with independent contractor pre-approvals and invoice processing.
• Submit spend authorizations and reconcile credit card statements and invoices.
• Manage financial transactions related to Center events, travel, and publications.
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation.
• Support budget tracking, financial reporting and month-/year-end processes.
• Serve as a resource on University financial policies and procedures.

Skills

Accounting/finance experience

Spreadsheet skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Brigham Young University (BYU) Law Center is seeking a part-time Accounting Assistant to support the Center’s financial operations, ensuring timely and policy-compliant processing of payments, reimbursements, and event-related expenses.

Join a mission-driven team at BYU Law, where you’ll maintain financial records, assist with vendor pre-approvals, and help reconcile accounts while upholding the university’s standards of integrity and confidentiality.