Auxiliary Accounting Student Analyst

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia in Athens is seeking an Auxiliary Accounting Student Analyst to support the Auxiliary Finance department. This student worker role offers practical exposure to general ledger activities, monthly analyses, and journal entries.

You will assist with reconciliations, prepare progress reports, and participate in audits, with work hours accommodating class schedules. This position is ideal for a graduate accounting student pursuing an MAcc, offering hands-on experience, a

Qualifications

• Experience with general ledger and month-end close processes is preferred.
• Ability to perform account reconciliations and journal entries accurately.
• Strong analytical skills for monthly financial analyses and variance explanations.
• Attention to detail and ability to document processes.
• Experience supporting audits or internal controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

• General ledger reviews for accounts (depreciation, salaries, utilities).
• Assist and maintain monthly financial analysis including actuals vs budgets.
• Perform reconciliations (prepaids, inventory, unearned revenue) and assist journal entry initiation.
• Validate monthly financial statements and progress reports.
• Conduct and document cash/audit-related verifications as assigned.

Skills

General ledger reviews

Reconciliations

Journal entries

Financial analysis

Auditing support

Education

MAcc student

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Number: G/R31550P

Working Title: Auxiliary Accounting Student Analyst

Department: Auxiliary Finance

About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

College/Unit/Department website: auxiliary.uga.edu

Employment Type: Employee

Additional Schedule Information: Office Hours are standard 8:00AM - 5:00PM Monday - Friday. A student in this role can expect their work schedule to accommodate their class schedule.

Advertised Salary: $18.00/hr

Anticipated Start Date: 11/22/2026

Posting Date: 10/16/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: This is specifically for the Tull School MAcc graduate student in a student worker position.

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

EOO Statement: 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]).

USG Core Values Statement: The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Duties / Responsibilities

• General ledger reviews for various general ledger accounts, including but not limited to depreciation expense, salaries/fringe benefit expense, FMD charges including Utilities and other Direct Charges.
• 30
• Assistance and maintenance of monthly financial analysis review that includes fluctuations (actuals vs. budgets and current year actuals vs. prior year actuals).
• 30
• Understanding and ability to perform reconciliations for various accounts (Prepaids, Inventory, Unearned revenue) and assistance of journal entry initiation, as assigned for monthly and fiscal year end. Including adjusting, correcting, reclassifications, etc.
• 20
• Validation & verification of monthly financial statement (progress reports) and other financial reports, as assigned.
• 15
• Conduct and document camera/cash audits, as assigned.
• 5