Campus Accounting & Finance Assistant

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

University Student Union in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day accounting operations, journal entries, reconciliations, billing, and financial reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and compliance with fiscal policies, with a focus on accounts payable/receivable and month-end processes.

The position requires strong analytical skills and current CSULB student status (at least 6 units).

Qualifications

• MBA or MS in Accountancy/Business preferred; accounting or finance coursework required; minimum of 1 year related work experience.
• Experience using Excel and accounting/financial systems is preferred.
• Current CSULB student enrolled in at least 6 units.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing, entering, reviewing, and maintaining journal entries per procedures.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities including reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies between subsidiary records and general ledger.
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable functions, invoice reviews, and payment documentation.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy, proper coding, and policy compliance.
• Identify unusual transactions, errors, and discrepancies requiring investigation.
• Support internal controls by verifying approvals and monitoring activity.
• Assist with campus billing to ASI, reviewing invoices and allocating charges.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and various financial analyses.
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and analyses for management review.

Skills

Excel

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Journal entries

Attention to detail

Education

MBA

MS Accountancy/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University Student Union in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Accounting Assistant to support day-to-day accounting operations, journal entries, reconciliations, billing, and financial reporting. The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and compliance with fiscal policies, with a focus on accounts payable/receivable and month-end processes.

The position requires strong analytical skills and current CSULB student status (at least 6 units).