Accounting & Payments Student Assistant

University Enterprises Inc; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

University Enterprises Inc. is seeking a student assistant to learn and work with accounting professionals at CalSTRS, handling payments, reconciliations, and claim schedules. You will gain exposure to ERP and SAP systems and develop entry-level accounting and business administration skills.

This part-time, temporary position requires enrollment in college and residence in California. Flexible hours Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM, with up to 24 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours

Qualifications

• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Must be reliable and punctual.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Strong computer skills, with the ability to use Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Process warrants and payments, including reissuing payments, placing stop payments, and checking deposits.
• Review and post financial transactions to the General Ledger and help complete account reconciliations.
• Prepare claim schedules, process payments, copy and file documents, and maintain accurate records.
• Monitor and respond to emails in the team's shared inbox and assist with daily administrative tasks.
• Work with the State Controller's Office to resolve payment and claim issues.
• Research accounts, review payment information, and help identify and correct errors.
• Communicate and work with other branches to answer questions, resolve issues, and ensure payments and claims are processed correctly.
• Provide customer service and respond to questions from staff and other departments.
• Organize and prioritize daily assignments to make sure work is completed accurately and on time.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Reliability and punctuality

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

ERP system

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

University Enterprises Inc. is seeking a student assistant to learn and work with accounting professionals at CalSTRS, handling payments, reconciliations, and claim schedules. You will gain exposure to ERP and SAP systems and develop entry-level accounting and business administration skills.

This part-time, temporary position requires enrollment in college and residence in California. Flexible hours Mon–Fri, 8 AM–5 PM, with up to 24 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours