Job Title: UWG Student Assistant - Accountant- Intern
Location: UWG Recruiting Location
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 225697
About Us

Just west of Atlanta, the University of West Georgia is a second home for more than 1,800 faculty and staff members dedicated to transforming lives and changing perspectives. With over 13,200 undergraduate and graduate students and nearly 90 programs of study, we’re a university of anything’s possible. We embrace diversity. We value community. We drive growth. We engage – as students, faculty and staff – and work collectively to be the best comprehensive university in America, sought after as the best place to work, learn and succeed. Join our pack and get a front seat to history in the making. Special things happen when you Go West. Come see for yourself. For more information about UWG, visit https://www.westga.edu/about-uwg/

Job Summary

Perform accounting functions using established processes, including but not limited to the reconciliation of assigned general ledger accounts. Typical assignments consist
of accounts such as inventory, receivables, and liability accounts.
Create, review & enter journal entries, including but not limited to revenue transfers, expenditure transfers, reclassifications, campus charges, daily banking, and Banner
transactions. Such duties include verifying proper approval has been obtained from impacted departments.
Perform daily cash reporting.
Coordinate daily accounts payable check printing process.

Required Qualifications

Completed a minimum of 60 hours with a GPA of 3.2 or higher and declared an Accounting major.
Completed Principles of Accounting I and II.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Ability to multi-task and work as a team player.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

The student will be able to apply accounting concepts to daily transactions and journals. They will also be exposed to other areas of Business and Financial Services through shadowing and periodic interactions.

They will do this by using these skills:

Critical Thinking
Digital Technology
Oral and Written Communication
Professionalism/Work Ethic
Teamwork/Collaboration

Conditions of Employment

Ability to move about the office freely, communicate without restriction, and lift heavy boxes.
The job requires 15-20 hours per week determined by the Accounting Manager.

Special Applicant Instructions

Course credit available upon request.