Auxiliary Accounting Intern

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking an Auxiliary Accounting Intern to support the Finance team in Athens. The position offers experiential learning credit and exposure to month-end, year-end close, reconciliations, and budget reviews under the Auxiliary Services umbrella.

Responsibilities include processing accounts payable, journal entries, and internal/external billing; ensuring data completeness for reporting; and presenting financial results to senior leadership according to established

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at UGA with Accounting/Finance or related business major.
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Completion of intermediate coursework – Principles of Accounting I or higher.

Responsibilities

• 40%: Process accounts payable, journal entries, internal departmental and external billing with the Auxiliary Services Finance team.
• 30%: Ensure accounting records contain information needed for reporting to internal management.
• 30%: Report financial results (P&L) to the Vice President for Finance and Administration per procedures.

Skills

Financial acumen

Analytical ability

Availability 20 hours/week

Business hours 8am-5pm

Education

Enrollment at University of Georgia in Accounting/Finance

GPA 3.0 or higher

Job description

Auxiliary Accounting Intern

Department: Auxiliary Finance

Location: Athens Area

Employment Type: Employee

Start Date: 02/12/2024

Office Hours: Standard 8:00AM – 5:00PM Monday – Friday; schedule may accommodate class schedule.

Position Summary

This student intern position works with Auxiliary Services in Finance and Administration at UGA and provides Experiential Learning credit.

This position is part of a team with various projects, including month, quarter, and year end close responsibilities, account reconciliations and budget reviews. Auxiliary Services is responsible for the financial accounting function and oversight of business processes for Dining Services, Transportation and Parking, University Bookstore, University Golf Course, and Vending Services.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 40% Ensuring financial transactions and statements are completed timely, accurately and properly supported; this includes processing accounts payable payment requests, journal entries, internal departmental and external billing requests working with Auxiliary Services Finance team.
• 30% Ensuring accounting records contain the information necessary to meet reporting requirements to internal management.
• 30% Reporting of financial results (profit & loss statements) to Vice President for Finance and Administrations Office according to prescribed procedures.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in University of Georgia with major in Accounting, Finance or related business discipline.
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Completion of intermediate-level coursework – minimum completion or current enrollment in Principle Accounting I.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical ability.
• Availability during business working hours (8am-5pm) / not to exceed 20 hours per week.
• Availability to work summer months.

Physical Demands

Working in an office environment. Sitting for long periods of time.

Position of Trust

Yes

Operations, Access, or Control of Financial Resources

Yes

P-Card Requirement

No

Driving Requirement

No

Direct Interaction with Children or Patients

No

Security Access

Yes

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([e-mail]).

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact Name: Lisa Catanese
Recruitment Contact Email: [e-mail]