Student Extern - General Accounting / Finance

Student Extern Position

The primary purpose of the Student Extern position is to perform finance and supply chain business support functions commensurate with a college student's junior or senior year of study. Initial duties will include extensive training in institutional systems and processes to develop the skills required to take on the following duties and responsibilities : performing basic account reconciliations, research activities for budgeting and financial reporting, data consolidation and analysis. Participation in special projects in support of the Controller's Office, Supply Chain Finance and other institutional finance and supply chain staff will be required on an ad hoc basis.

Participate in Institutional Finance / Supply Chain Management Training :

Complete training in Oracle PeopleSoft functions, OBIEE reports, Requisition creation, Accounts Payable, Procure to Pay, General Accounting entry creation and submission and Excel data consolidation. Assist in development of detailed training process documentation.

Analysis and Data Management :

Performs queries over large collections of data. Consolidates, summarizes, analyzes and interprets transaction data to support analytical reporting and trend analysis. Documents meaningful interpretation of results while identifying patterns / trends with deliverables. Participate in projects related to procure to pay variances and vendor contract analysis.

Research Activities for Budget and Financial Reporting Purposes :

Run queries for personnel and non-personnel transactions to assist with budgeting efforts. Research transactions to determine the root causes of balance sheet and income statement account balance changes and propose potential adjustments. Reconcile activity on basic financial statement accounts, including, but not limited to bank accounts, cash clearing accounts, accrual, prepaid and expense accounts. Identify reconciling items and propose solutions for incorrect journal entry postings. Prepare journal entries to record basic recurring accounting transactions, including, but not limited to inter-departmental transfers and non-salary cost transfers.

Training, Mentoring, Cross Coverage :

Seek out cross functional training opportunities. Collaborate with department colleagues to learn more efficient ways to enhance deliverables. Other duties as assigned.

Education :

• Required : High School Diploma or Equivalent and College bound or in-college students.
• Prefer : Bachelor's or Masters majoring in Accounting, Finance or Supply Chain. Prefer Juniors or Seniors for under grad's.

Work Experience :