(Student) Accounting Assistant

Davenport University•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Assistant supports Davenport University's accounting department managers—including the general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll managers—with daily accounting responsibilities. Work is performed ethically and in accordance with the University's mission, vision, and values, including its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The position is based at the Grand Rapids Lettinga Campus in a business office environment. The stated position pay range is $13.73; actual pay offered is commensurate with qualifications and experience, role type, pay equity, and available funding.

Requirements

Must be a current Davenport University student within the Accounting Honors program.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours and meeting the standards of academic progress.
Demonstrated ability to work accurately and effectively with computerized data systems, including PC and mainframe.
Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with diverse audiences and university customers, with positive attitudes toward change, confidentiality, and conflict resolution.
Demonstrated motivation and problem-solving capabilities, with a high degree of integrity, ethics, and dedication to the University's mission.
Must be highly motivated and solution-oriented, with a high degree of integrity, ethics, and dedication to the University's mission.
Must have own transportation if travel between locations is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an office setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparation of monthly bank reconciliations.
Assist in auditing procurement card purchases.
Assist with the accounts payable checking account escheat process.
Assist with employee expense reimbursement.
Assist in auditing general ledger revenue, expense, and fixed asset accounts.
Assist in auditing bookstore inventory valuation.
Assist in auditing accounts payable cut-off procedures and accounts payable accruals.
Assist in reconciling accounts receivable for federal contracted programs and other miscellaneous accounts.
Assist with compiling, entering, and processing the University's bi-weekly payroll.
Provide excellent customer service and anticipate and exceed customer needs.
Understand and abide by all external and internal regulations and policies, including NCAA, GLIAC, and national affiliations associated with athletics or other role-specific regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.