Student Assistant - Accounting Assistant

Theuniversityunion; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

CDFW’s Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks four Student Assistants in Sacramento for part-time, temporary roles. Under supervision, you will review invoices, audit vouchers, and support FI$Cal processes while gaining exposure to government accounting workflows.

Must be enrolled half-time in Accountancy, MIS, Finance, or Business Administration and have MS Office proficiency; position is non-benefited and based in California.

Qualifications

• Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term.
• Enrolled at least six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduates; four-semester units or six quarters for graduates.
• Major must match listed fields (Accountancy, MIS, Finance, Business Administration).
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing invoices and vouchers for payment, auditing all documents and ensuring compliance with government codes and SAM requirements.
• Prepare claim schedules according to SCO auditing requirements.
• Assist in posting transactions in FI$Cal.
• Assist with scanning claim schedules, filing, data downloading, and proper records management.
• Provide assistance and respond to inquiries regarding vouchers or claim schedules.
• Assist in Special Projects – Purchase Order review and approval within FI$Cal.
• Assist in year-end accruals or projects.
• Assist in the preparation of ASB memos.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Enrolled as college student (half-time)

Tools

FI$Cal

SCO

Job description

• Base Pay $18.27 - $24.62 / Hour


• Job Category Part-time, Off-campus , Department of Fish & Wildlife


• Employee Type Student Assistant


• Required Degree NONE


• Manage Others No

Description
Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking to hire four student assistants. Under the close supervision of the unit supervisor, the Student Assistant, in a learning capacity, performs professional accounting duties, which include reviewing, auditing, and approving vouchers/invoices. Analyzing and resolving supplier or payment issues. Assist with scanning claim schedules, filing, data downloading, proper records management, including maintaining copies of contracts and sending them to SCO electronically. Special Projects - Purchase Order review and approval within the Financial Information System for California(FI$Cal).

The position is headquartered in the Natural Resources Building located in downtown Sacramento. The office is right next to Light Rail for an easy commute and features ergonomic furniture, panoramic downtown views, a free employee gym, a cafeteria and bodega, and adjacent childcare.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.

Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.

UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI Student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.

UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.

Prerequisites

Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (Fall, Spring and Winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.

Students must be enrolled in at least: six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.

Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.

Majors/Fields of Study

Accountancy, Management Information Systems, Finance or Business Administration (all concentrations).

Work Schedule

Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.

Additional Work Schedule

Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).

Compensation

$18.27 - $24.62 per hour

Minimum Qualifications

• To maintain employment eligibility each student must be enrolled at least half-time with a major related to Accountancy, Management Systems (MS) in Accountancy, Finance, or Business Administration (all concentrations).


• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in processing invoices and vouchers for payment, auditing all supporting documents which are included and ensuring invoices are authorized per government code and meet requirements per State Administrative Manual (SAM).


• Prepare claim schedules according to State Controller’s Office (SCO) auditing requirements.


• Assist in posting transactions processed outside of Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal).


• Assist with scanning claim schedules, filing, data downloading, proper records management, including maintaining copies of contracts and sending them to SCO electronically.


• Provide assistance and respond to customer inquiries regarding vouchers or claim schedules.


• Assist in Special Projects- Purchase Order review and approval within FI$Cal.


• Assist in year-end accruals or projects.


• Assist in the preparation of ASB memos.

Physical Requirements

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment.

Apply by 09/29/2026.

Summary

CDFW’s MISSION is to manage California's diverse fish, wildlife, and plant resources, and the habitats upon which they depend, for their ecological values and for their use and enjoyment by the public.