Position Department: General Accounting
Position School: Administration: No School
Overview:
This position will give the student an opportunity to experience general ledger accounting from all aspects of a month end close (uploading journal entries, account reconciliations, producing and reviewing financial statements).
Responsibilities:
The controller’s group student worker will be responsible for assisting in the monthly general ledger close process. This includes creating and uploading journal entries into RMU’s financial system, Unit 4. The student worker should possess general accounting knowledge as well as a basic understanding of Microsoft Excel. He/She will utilize Unit 4 to run various account analysis reports to assist with monthly account reconciliations and other ad hoc requests. The student worker will be assigned various balance sheet accounts that he/she will be responsible to reconcile and determine if there are any errors within the account activity and how to correct differences. This position will give the student an opportunity to experience general ledger accounting beginning with the month end close process and ending in the generation of monthly financial statements. Students have earned internship credits in the past with this position but that is incumbent on the student to speak with their academic advisor to determine the qualifications and do the necessary administrative requirements to obtain those credits.
Minimum Qualifications:
-At least a 3.0 GPA -Accounting or Finance Major Preferred -Experience with Microsoft Excel -Underclassmen preferred
Should be able to work over the summer.
Academic Years Preferred: Any Academic Year Will Be Considered
Is this position funded through Federal Work Study dollars?: No
Average Number of Hours Per Week: 10-20
Days of the Week to Work: Monday - Friday
Anticipated Time Frames to Work: 9am - 5pm
Act 153 Clearance Required: No
Required To Pass a Motor Vehicle Report Check (If driving on behalf of the University): No
Required to Pass a Credit Check: No
Additional Posting Information: None
Special Applicant Instructions: None
Commitment to Diversity:
Robert Morris University is committed to increasing diversity in our community and actively pursues individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally, RMU complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice:
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