Accounting Student Assistant

CSUDH Toro Auxiliary Partners

About CSUDH Toro Auxiliary Partners:

The California State University, Dominguez Hills Toro Auxiliary Partners (“TAP”) is a non-profit organization and was incorporated in 1968 as a partner of California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) to provide supplemental services that enhance core academic programs which are an integral part of the University’s educational mission. CSUDH is a highly diverse, metropolitan university primarily serving the South Bay area of Los Angeles County. CSUDH is one of twenty-three campuses that comprise the California State University System.

TAP offers tremendous personal and professional growth opportunities, in addition to competitive compensation.

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the TAP Accountant, the Accounting Student Assistant will provide general accounting support to the TAP office and auxiliary constituents on the CSUDH campus in the areas of project management, financial reporting, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Salary Range: $16 - $17 per hour
Part time, Non-Benefitted

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries, accounts receivable entry, and accounts payable entry
• Prepare reports as requested and to assist with performing routine and non-routine tasks
• Assist with the month-end and year-end closing procedures and the preparation of monthly/annual financial statements
• Perform a regular, diligent review of the general ledger and work with the TAP Accountant to correct any identified errors or omissions
• Assist with ensuring all data in accounting system is accurate and up to date
• Assist the TAP team with its annual financial audit, routine, and ad-hoc requests
• Promptly communicate and accurately report time off and time worked
• Abide by policies, practices and procedures for TAP and subsidiary entities; develop and maintain effective communication with other entities to assure awareness of (and compliance with) all necessary requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

The following describes the ideal experience and attributes a successful candidate will offer:

• Must be a current California State University Dominguez Hills student majoring in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• 0-3 years of accounting experience
• Excellent analytical and reasoning skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent critical thinking, interpersonal and organization skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office techniques preferred, including but not limited to Microsoft Excel Pivot tables and VLOOKUP’s, Microsoft PowerPoint presentations, Microsoft Word memo and procedure creation, and Microsoft Outlook
• Ability to quickly learn and utilize technology to increase efficiency, including Adobe Sign, Dropbox, and internal and external website portals
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner with TAP, the University, and the California State University System

• Ability to multi-task and thrive under pressure; maintain a high degree of attention to detail and the ability to execute multiple initiatives against time constraints

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Strong technical knowledge in Fund Accounting, GAAP, GASB, and FASB
• Have experience with integrated ERP Systems (Finance Enterprise experience preferred)