Student Extern - General Accounting

Overview

This Student Extern General Accounting position supports institutional finance and supply chain operations by providing hands-on learning opportunities for college students in their junior or senior year. The role is designed to build foundational accounting, financial analysis, and systems skills while contributing to day-to-day finance activities within General Accounting.

The position offers meaningful exposure to real-world finance and supply chain processes while supporting accurate financial operations and data-driven decision-making. Structured training, project participation, and mentorship are provided to prepare students for future careers in accounting, finance, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Complete training in Oracle PeopleSoft functions, OBIEE reports, requisition creation, Accounts Payable, Procure to Pay, and General Accounting entry creation and submission
• Perform Excel-based data consolidation activities to support reporting and analysis
• Assist with development of detailed training and process documentation
• Perform queries over large data sets to support analytical reporting and trend analysis
• Consolidate, summarize, analyze, and interpret transaction data for finance and supply chain reporting
• Document interpretations of results, identifying patterns and trends
• Participate in projects related to procure to pay variances and vendor contract analysis
• Run queries for personnel and non-personnel transactions to support budgeting efforts
• Research transactions to determine root causes of balance sheet and income statement account changes
• Propose potential adjustments based on research findings
• Reconcile basic financial statement accounts including bank, cash clearing, accrual, prepaid, and expense accounts
• Identify reconciling items and propose solutions for incorrect journal entry postings
• Prepare and record standard recurring journal entries such as inter-departmental and non-salary cost transfers
• Seek cross-functional training opportunities to expand knowledge and skills
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve efficiency and enhance deliverables
• Perform other duties as assigned to support institutional finance and supply chain operations

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Currently enrolled as a college student (junior or senior level) pursuing coursework relevant to accounting, finance, business, or a related field
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to demonstrate continuous learning and apply analytical skills in a professional environment
• No prior work experience required

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly wage range: $18.00 to $26.00 per hour based on a 40-hour work week
• Typical work schedule: Part-time, up to 19 hours per week, day/evening shifts
• Remote work location with occasional onsite visits required (within Texas only)
• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options
• Tuition Assistance Program available after six months of service
• Access to wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System
• Voluntary retirement plans and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs

Location

Remote work within Texas with occasional onsite presence required.