Student Assistant - Accounting
About The Position
USAC is a non-profit, university-affiliated study abroad organization headquartered on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno. Since 1982, USAC has provided opportunities for students to gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed in the global society. USAC currently operates 50+ programs in 28 countries. USAC's success is a result of our staff -- both in the U.S. and abroad-- as well as strong relationships with U.S. universities. We are committed to recruiting and retaining the best and seek high-energy individuals who believe in the importance of international education and enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with an energetic, entrepreneurial spirit who is looking to work for an organization that values diversity. POSITION OVERVIEW The Student Assistant works closely with Accounting Department staff. The employee will have good computer skills, time management, and experience with Microsoft Office (especially Excel). The employee will also be friendly, helpful, and willing to learn and tackle new challenges in a busy work environment.
Requirements
- Current UNR or TMCC student
- Available to work 12-19 hours a week
- Advanced level of written and oral communication skills
- Detail oriented and well organized
- Strong analytical skills (critical thinking), creative problem-solving, organization, and development
- Excellent customer service, human relations, and interpersonal skills as well as good listening skills
- Confidentiality
- Ability to work independently with minimal direction
- Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and current software applications including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook)
Responsibilities
- Will assist the Student Accounting Specialists as needed, to include communicating by telephone and email with USAC students regarding the following: Missed payment deadlines
- Assisting students with Payment Plans
- Assisting students with Financial Aid Deferments
- Work will vary from general office work, clerical level tasks, general ledger and assisting accounting management on various projects or reports and to include, as examples: Data input
- Reconcile data from different systems or sources
- Assist with research for projects
- Preparing schedules in Excel
- Pick up or drop off mail, sort and distribute mail
- OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
