Accounting Graduate Assistant

Job Title

Graduate Accounting Assistant

Department:

Accounting

Reports to:

Senior Accountant

Pay Rate:

$19.40 per hour

Hours:

This is a part-time (20 hours/week), position with expected hours to be worked

during business hours of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6:00 p.m

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the Graduate Accounting Assistant will support the accounting team and staff. The graduate assistant will be supporting general clerical duties and financial functions as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel required (for example

VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, creating and updating PivotTable)

• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Assist with reconciliation and financial analysis.
• Support preparation of quarterly reports and budgeting activities.
• Analyze financial data and identify discrepancies and assist with resolution.
• Perform front office duties including: answering telephones, taking and relaying messages, distributing mail, processing inquiries.
• Provide courteous, professional customer service.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the department policies and procedures.
• Assist with creating and reviewing invoices and weekly check processing cycle.
• Conduct Ad Hoc projects in support of the accounting team.

Customer Service & Collaboration:

• Establishes and maintains working relationships with various ASI and University departments

Safety:

• Ensures all operations are conducted with safety of staff and customers as first priority, and in accordance with the Injury and Illness Prevention Plan and other safety policies.
• Reports accidents to supervisor and reviews changes required to avoid reoccurrence.
• Reports maintenance problems and/or broken and unsafe equipment to

the appropriate party or supervisor immediately

Requirements:

Must be a currently enrolled California State University Fullerton Graduate

Student in good academic standing.