Accounting Services - Federal Work Study Student Assistant Job San Bernardino area,California USA,Accounting

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Work type: Student Assistant - Federal Work Study
Location: San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Administrative, Temporary, Part Time, On-site (work in-person at business location), Unit 15 - CSUEU - Student Assistants

Must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the current award year
Must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress standards
Must be enrolled in at least half-time. (6 units undergraduate; 3units graduate) per semester
Must have a federal need of at least $2,000
Submit all requested financial aid documentation from your To-Do-List by the due date
Must have an official award notification from the Financial Aid Office
Must be a U.S. citizen, eligible non-citizen, or permanent resident

FWS Waiting List:
Students not awarded FWS may be added to the FWS Waiting List. Please email us at workstudy

NOTE:

Program funding is limited, applying through the FWS Waiting List does not guarantee a FWS award.

Job Summary:

The Accounting Director’s Office is seeking a motivated accounting major to join as a work study student assistant and gain hands‑on experience in a professional accounting environment.
This student assistant role offers valuable exposure to core functions such as assisting with journal entries and helping to reconcile month‑end financial statements. Additional responsibilities include answering phone inquiries, preparing and distributing mail, supporting special projects, and assisting other accounting departments as needed.
This is an excellent opportunity to build foundational skills and apply classroom knowledge in a real‑world setting. You'll work closely with experienced staff, gaining insight into day‑to‑day accounting operations. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and a willingness to learn are key to success in this role. If you're eager to grow your accounting experience, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

Help maintain Journal entries and month end reconciliations.
Assist in daily tasks, answer phones, emails, pass out correspondence.
Route Trust Fund Fact Sheets for signatures and maintain records.
Log and track checks that come in the mail.
Organize and help maintain digital filing system and files in storage.
Assist with purchase orders, Printing Services requests, IT requests and Facilities requests.
Assist staff with special projects and administrative tasks.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to learn and perform assigned work; follow oral instructions; work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students; communicate effectively with all levels; and read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.
Special

Qualification:

Admission or registration as a CSU student.

Required Qualifications:

Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or greater per semester and cumulative.
Students must be enrolled in at least halftime units at CSUSB (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate)
International students must have full‑time enrollment at CSUSB. (12 units undergraduate; 6 units graduate)
Eligible to work in the United States
Payroll Requirement:
Social Security Card

Preferred Qualifications:

Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or greater per semester and cumulative.
Students must be enrolled in at least halftime units at CSUSB (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate).
International students must have full‑time enrollment at CSUSB. (12 units undergraduate; 6 units graduate).

Compensation and Benefits:

Student Employment Anticipated Hiring Range: $16.90 per hour.

The compensation offered will consider internal equity and experience among other factors.

Position Information:

Work status:
Part-Time, Temporary, Seasonal

Academic year available hours:

Monday through Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm).

Summer available hours:

Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm).

The Final date to receive applications is:
September 3, 2026; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received.

This is an 'On-Campus Only' position. Student Employees are not eligible to telecommute at any time.

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