Accounting Assistant at Aeon

University of St Thomas • Other,

11d • Remote

About The Position

The Accounting Assistant supports Aeon’s Finance and Accounting team with accounting, administrative, and project-based work related to Aeon’s affordable housing portfolio. The position offers students hands-on experience in accounting and finance while contributing to a mission-driven nonprofit organization. Applicants must qualify for federal or state Work Study and have a Work Study award through the University of St. Thomas. The role runs from Fall 2026 through Spring 2027 and averages approximately 10–15 hours per week, with scheduling flexibility based on the student’s availability and Work Study award; students may work up to 20 hours per week. The position is primarily remote, with occasional work at Aeon’s Central Office in Minneapolis as needed. Student employees must provide their own transportation to the site.

Requirements

• Must have a Work Study award through the University of St. Thomas and qualify for federal or state Work Study.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to ask questions, take initiative, and work independently when appropriate.
• Must be a degree-seeking St. Thomas student at the undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral level and actively enrolled at least part-time in courses for credit.
• Must provide personal transportation to the work site when occasional in-person work is needed.

Nice To Haves

• Students pursuing business, accounting, finance, or a related field are encouraged to apply.
• Relevant coursework or previous related work experience is a plus but not required.
• Interest in learning more about accounting, finance, and/or nonprofit affordable housing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable transaction entry and related tasks.
• Support annual government filings and other recurring accounting processes.
• Assist with accounting- and finance-related analysis, projects, and special assignments.
• Help with system organization, data cleanup, and post-implementation projects.
• Organize and maintain accounting records, files, and supporting documentation.
• Assist the Finance and Accounting team with other projects and administrative tasks as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed