Hourly - Student Associate

Overview

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Hours per Week: 19 hours per week

Hiring Department: Accounting Resource Center

This role supports and performs accounting and financial reporting functions for ARC partner institutions. The position applies accounting knowledge to analyze complex financial transactions and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and other chartfields, including drafting associated journal entries
• Recommend and support implementation of process improvements related to the ERP system and accounting workflows
• Produce financial summary and trend reports for major university operating activities
• Develop data extracts to streamline operating activities and accounting validations
• Support special projects

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to clearly communicate objectives and intended outcomes
• Knowledge of common office and analytical software
• Internally motivated to provide high-quality work products and meet deadlines

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field
• Enrolled as a student at one of the 13 UT System institutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or closely related field
• Pursuing a master’s degree in accounting or closely related field
• Balance sheet reconciliation experience
• Experience designing, producing, and analyzing reports
• Statistical/analytical skills, excellent communication and leadership skills, strong interpersonal skills, team-oriented approach, attention to detail, and ability to work cooperatively with others

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Uses standard office equipment
• Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Not specified
• This position is not eligible for employee benefits, including but not limited to, insurance, leave, holidays, and longevity pay

Location

UT System Administration is primarily based in Austin, Texas.

Application Materials & Screening

• Required: resume and letter of interest
• Candidates under final consideration will also be required to submit professional references, college degree information, and employment history to an online third-party vendor
• A background check will be conducted on candidates under final consideration and may include any or all of the following: criminal history check, prior employment verification, education verification, professional references check, and motor vehicle records check
• Background checks are conducted by third-party vendors; upon request from the third-party vendor, candidates under final consideration must provide the required information for the background checks to be completed

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees in all terms and conditions of employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state laws.