Student Assistant- Financial Reporting

State of California; California; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

State of California, Accounting Office, is seeking a Student Assistant under supervision to gain practical experience in the Financial Reports Unit. You will assist with running reports, perform administrative duties, and support special projects within the unit.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, reliability, and effective communication, with opportunities to learn about state accounting processes and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and focused on accuracy
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and automated accounting systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Assist with running reports and providing support on Financial Reports Unit tasks
• Perform a wide variety of administrative duties related to the Financial Reports Unit
• Research, review, and provide support on running reports and special projects within the Accounting Office

Skills

Detail-oriented

Deadline-driven

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team and independent work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Automated accounting systems

Job description

Under close supervision of the Accounting Administrator I Supervisor, the Student Assistant will serve in a learning capacity to gain practical experience and acquire knowledge and understanding of the functions, principles, practices, and methods used in the Financial Reports Unit. The Student Assistant will assist with the performance of a wide variety of administrative duties related to the Financial Reports Unit. Duties include researching, reviewing, and providing support on running reports, and doing special projects within the Accounting Office.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• STUDENT ASSISTANT

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Detail-oriented and focused on accuracy
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of State Accounting Process
• Ability to plan, organize, take initiative, and exercise good judgement.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and automated accounting systems
• Excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.