Accounting Assistant I - FWS (Remote/Hybrid)

DeVry Educational Development Corp.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

DeVry University is seeking an Administrative Support role for currently enrolled students under a Federal Work Study program. The job location is at the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance, 3000 N.

Elbridge, Chicago, IL 60618, and involves supporting financial operations and student services. Responsibilities include processing cash receipts and payables, general ledger input, bank reconciliations, and preparing reports for funders and audits.

Qualifications

• Qualified applicants will hold at least a High School Diploma and be enrolled in an accounting or business management program.
• Attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, and strong communication skills required.
• Must have strong computer skills including MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks or accounting software is a plus.
• Enrolled student in good standing with GPA 2.0+ and enrolled in at least six credits per semester.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and enters cash receipts and accounts payable data.
• Reviews accounts payable for accuracy and prepares checks for payments.
• Assist with general ledger data input.
• Performs bank and other account reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing financial statements and reports.
• Prepares fiscal reports for funders and for auditing purposes.
• Assist with the annual audit of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Excellent written and verbal commu n

Education

High School Diploma

Enrolled student in accounting or business management program

GPA of 2.0 or higher

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

QuickBooks or accounting software

Job description

DeVry University is seeking an Administrative Support role for currently enrolled students under a Federal Work Study program. The job location is at the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance, 3000 N.

Elbridge, Chicago, IL 60618, and involves supporting financial operations and student services. Responsibilities include processing cash receipts and payables, general ledger input, bank reconciliations, and preparing reports for funders and audits.