Hourly - Student Associate

Job ID: 16546

Location: Remote

Full/Part Time: Part Time

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt Earliest Start Date

Immediately Salary No job description available Hours per Week

19 hours per week Hiring Department Accounting Resource Center Required Application Materials

A resume and letter of interest is required to apply. Candidates under final consideration will also be required to submit professional references,college degree information, and employment history toan online third-party vendor. About Us

For more than 140 years, The University of Texas System has improved the lives of Texans — and people all over the world — through education, health care, and research. The System consists of nine academic institutions, four health institutions, and The University of Texas System Administration. The institutions of the UT System employ more than 160,000 faculty, health care professionals, researchers, support staff, and student workers.

The UT System Administration is primarily based in Austin, Texas. It supports the missions of the System's thirteen institutions by providing financial, legal, planning, purchasing, government relations, communications, development, and other central services. Serving a growing state, the UT System Administration strives to provide a welcoming, supportive work environment that embraces different perspectives - not only because it enables the organization to be stronger, creative, and thoughtful, but because it is the right thing to do. To that end, UT System Administration embraces state laws on military and former foster children employment preferences. Purpose of Position The Accounting Resource Center (ARC) Student Associate supports and performs the accounting and financial reporting functions of ARC partner institutions. The role requires the application of accounting knowledge in the analysis of a variety of complex financial transactions and preparation of reports. Essential Functions

Reconcile balance sheet accounts and other chartfields, in addition to drafting associated journal entries

Recommend and support the implementation of process improvements associated with 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, attention to detail, and works cooperatively with others. Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation

Uses standard office equipment

Requires occasional evening or weekend hours Additional Information

This position is not eligible for employee benefits including, but not limited to, insurance, leave, holidays, and longevity pay. For information about eligibility, visit Active Employees Eligibility https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/employee-benefits/insurance-0/eligibility .

A background check will be conducted on candidates under final consideration. The background check 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 form the third-party vendor, candidates under final consideration must provide the required information for the background checks to be completed. EO/AA Statement

The University of Texas System Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees in all terms and conditions of employment. U. T. System will provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons and will 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.

For information on accommodations for individuals with disabilities, please contact the Office of Talent and Innovation at [email protected] .

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/UTZ\_CG/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=8&JobOpeningId=16546&PostingSeq=1

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