FSU Student Work Study - Financial Services

Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master's degree programs, and 7,000 full and part‑time students. We invite you to learn more about us and how we can help you achieve your educational goals.

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Job Description:

The Finance office at Fitchburg State University is seeking a motivated accounting intern who is ready to apply knowledge of financial terms and principles to an authentic real‑world experience. The intern will assist with a wide range of duties, including analyzing data, preparing bank reconciliation, and learning about varied accounting activities. This is a great opportunity for any student pursuing a career in Accounting.

Students will be required to work 10 hours per week, (negotiable, but not to exceed 10). The Finance Office is located on the lower level of the Sanders Administration building.

• Assist with data entry. This includes, but is not limited to, preparing and sorting documents for data entry; quickly and accurately entering data into database software; checking for errors and discrepancies.
• Help with accounts receivable, payable, and bank statement reconciliation.
• Communicate with students and outside vendors.
• Assist with audits.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must be enrolled as a full‑time student at Fitchburg State University.
• Must maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
• Business, Finance, Economics, or Accounting major a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Aptitude for mathematics.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to work independently and/or as a team member.
• Professional demeanor and excellent customer service and phone etiquette.
• Ability to use good judgment and to exercise discretion.
• Organized, disciplined, dependable, punctual, self‑motivated, and flexible

• Knowledge of Excel (or similar system) is a plus.
• Ability to communicate and work well with a diverse staff and other students.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and switch between them as priorities and deadlines change.
• Working knowledge of basic office equipment.
• Must be willing to sign a statement of conduct and a statement of confidentiality.
• Must be able to work in office.

This is a part‑time, non‑benefited, student‑only position with a maximum 10 hours per week.

Salary $15.00 per hour.

Fitchburg State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and be prepared to enter name/contact information for three professional references.

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