Part-Time Accounting Assistant: Finance & Compliance

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance

Library access

Free parking

UTA passes

Store discounts

Job summary

Brigham Young University Law School's International Center for Law and Religion Studies seeks an Accounting Assistant to support financial operations. This part-time role collaborates with Center leadership and the Law School Controller’s Office to ensure timely, policy-compliant processing of payments and event expenses.

Responsibilities include payments, reimbursements, contractor pre-approvals, spend authorizations, and budget tracking.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and at least 1 year of accounting/finance experience.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Strong spreadsheet skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to confidentiality and integrity.
• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process payments and reimbursements for students, contractors, and conference participants.
• Assist with independent contractor pre-approvals and invoice processing.
• Submit spend authorizations and reconcile credit card statements and invoices.
• Manage financial transactions related to Center events, travel, and publications.
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation.
• Support budget tracking, financial reporting, and month-/year-end processes.
• Serve as a resource on University financial policies and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Independent work

Collaborative mindset

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Basic accounting software

Job description

Brigham Young University Law School's International Center for Law and Religion Studies seeks an Accounting Assistant to support financial operations. This part-time role collaborates with Center leadership and the Law School Controller’s Office to ensure timely, policy-compliant processing of payments and event expenses.

Responsibilities include payments, reimbursements, contractor pre-approvals, spend authorizations, and budget tracking.