Accounting Assistant
Associated Students Inc. at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
part-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Pomona • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $17 per hour
About the role
- Assist the Lead Accountant in ensuring effective completion of all assigned tasks.
- Prepare weekly and monthly journal entries.
- Assist with complex accounting tasks such as detailed account reconciliations, financial analysis, and report preparation.
- Assist with any research on GL discrepancies.
- Provide input and assistance in the development and implementation of accounting processes and systems.
- Assist with asset tracking and maintaining reports.
- Support the Lead Accounting Assistant and Accounting Supervisor in administrative tasks.
- Scan, electronically file, and manage documents related to budgets and transactions.
- Run errands on campus as required to support departmental activities.
- Assist with customer services support at the department window.
- Assist with cross training of other Accounting Assistants.
- Prepare audit items as requested.
- Assist in the preparation of financial services department budget request items.
- Assist with other special projects, initiatives, enhance current systems or develop new systems to assist with departmental operations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A minimum of 4 units of accounting coursework required; Accounting or Finance major preferred.
- Customer service, MS Office, and cashiering experience preferred.
- Familiarity with Associated Students, Incorporated (ASI) programs and services and the Bronco Student Center, preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and a diplomatic, professional demeanor.
- Demonstrated ability to provide friendly and pleasant customer-oriented service.
- Ability to operate an office workstation utilizing word processing, spreadsheet and other applications in use.
- Ability to perform accurate, detailed work.
- Ability to accurately perform basic math and use a calculator.
- Ability to follow routine verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to adhere to work rules, follow directions, use time effectively and work productively without close supervision.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, show initiative, and remain flexible in a changing environment.
- Ability to effectively communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
- General knowledge of the campus and its policies.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student population and campus community.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
accountingfinancial analysisjournal entriesaccount reconciliationsbudget preparationasset trackingcashieringbasic mathdocument managementaudit preparation
Soft Skills
customer serviceconfidentialitydiplomatic demeanorfriendly serviceattention to detailinitiativeflexibilityeffective communicationtime managementability to follow instructions