Student Accounting Asst - St Paul, United States - University of Minnesota

Description

About the Job

This student position provides support to the Utility Accounting Department of University Services. The individual in this position provides accurate financials and statistical information in a timely manner for the Facilities Management Energy Systems (Energy) unit. The position gathers, organizes, analyzes, graphs and presents data regarding the University's energy generation, distribution, and consumption.

Responsibilities:

• Review and verify monthly utilities invoices received for payment. Identify and communicate irregularities to Utility Accountant.
• Initiate the payment process for utility invoices, including account coding and routing for approvals. This includes scanning, copying and filing.
• Enter utility consumption data into the Utility billing system.
• Distribute monthly energy consumption reports to colleges within the University.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Must be a current undergraduate student of the University of Minnesota.
• Demonstrated time management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be reliable by completing work on schedule.
• Willingness to learn new software applications.
• Ability to work both independently without supervision and as an integral team member.
• Ability to produce work that is highly detailed, organized and accurate that meets deadlines and follows procedures.
• Excel skills, a numbers aptitude, and accurate keyboard skills

How To Apply

Student positions are a form of financial support while pursuing an education at the University of Minnesota.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail or call UOHR

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019,