Student Assistant - Accounting Services

University Enterprises, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The University Enterprises, Inc. is hiring a Student Assistant for the Accounting Services unit in California. Under supervision you will assist with analytical research and support tasks for Fiscal Services, potentially supporting any unit within Fiscal Services.

Flexible part-time schedule, up to 24 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours during breaks, with a wage range of $16.90–$23.50 per hour. May require pre-employment checks as described.

Qualifications

• Must be a college student enrolled during the regular terms.
• Enrolled in at least six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergrad; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.
• Declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Learn to analyze and/or reconcile financial information such as: general ledger data, CALCTRA's contracts/purchase orders, vendor invoices, item master file records, etc.
• Learn to develop, update, maintain, and reconcile spreadsheets while maintaining accuracy, research and analyze variances, perform duties using Microsoft office and other software products.
• Student will be trained on how to develop reports and queries using Sage X3, and other reporting tools.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

College student enrolled in accredited college/university

Accounting

Information Technology

Economics

Mathematics

Finance

Tools

Sage X3

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority (CALCTRA) is seeking to hire one student assistant to join the Accounting Services unit. Under close supervision and in a learner capacity, Students will assist in performing variety of analytical research and support tasks for Fiscal Services. Students may support any unit in Fiscal Services.

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.
To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf
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

Accounting, Information Technology, Economics, Mathematics, or Finance

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

$16.90 - $23.50

Minimum Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills with all levels of staff.
• Be a team player and be able to multi‑task while maintaining efficiencies and accuracy.
• Have the willingness to learn and perform detailed work, be dependable, and work effectively both in writing and orally.

Preferred Qualifications

Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Learn to analyze and/or reconcile financial information such as: general ledger data, CALCTRA's contracts/purchase orders, vendor invoices, item master file records, etc.
• Learn to develop, update, maintain, and reconcile spreadsheets while maintaining accuracy, research and analyze variances, perform duties using Microsoft office and other software products.
• Student will be trained on how to develop reports and queries using Sage X3, and other reporting tools.

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.