(Student) Finance Assistant - copy - copy

Davenport University • Grand Rapids, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Assist Financial Manager with month-end reports, budgets and other financial tasks as assigned. These responsibilities are performed in an ethical manner consistent with the University’s mission, vision and cultural values.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelors degree majoring in Finance or Accounting.
• Ability to work with moderately difficult Excel spreadsheets.
• Must be enrolled half time, 6 credits for undergraduate students and 3 credits for graduate students.
• Must be meeting Standards of Academic Progress (SAP).
• Basic analytical skills.
• Able to handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Must possess integrity to maintain confidentiality of all financial data and information.
• Demonstrated ability to work accurately and effectively with computerized data systems (PC and mainframe).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and promote a positive working environment, spirit of cooperation and positive reactions to change and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, both written and oral which transcend diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and relate well to students, parents, faculty, staff, and others while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
• Demonstrated motivational and problem solving capabilities with a high degree of integrity, ethics, and dedication to the mission of the University.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly financial reporting, including variance and tuition reporting.
• Analyze financial data.
• Review and research budget variances
• Assist in budget preparation.
• Attend financial meetings.
• Provides GREAT customer service, anticipating and exceeding the needs of our customers.
• Demonstrate and promote the University Cultural Values.
• Understand and abide by all external and internal regulations and policies. This includes NCAA, GLIAC and national affiliations associated within athletics or other role specific regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level