A Student Accountant is a trainee student who works with senior accountants and develops their accounting skills and gains practical experience. The type of the organization will determine the exact roles and responsibilities, however, the following common duties are identified on the Student Accountant Resume – assisting with tasks such as inputting income and expense entries into the accounting systems; paying bills, creating invoices for the company’s clients, entering vendor invoices, administering payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable; checking entries for accuracy and making necessary correction; presenting information to colleagues and completing administrative duties.
Typically, employers will require an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in mathematics, accounting, and the following abilities – strong numerical skills, the ability to analyze data for errors, aptitude for numbers, analytical skills, integrity, computer skills, and the sharpness to recognize any errors. Knowledge of relevant account software is a must. The minimum requirement includes a degree in fields such as accounting or mathematics.
Objective : Seeking a position as an accounting assistant where accounting skills will be further developed and utilized, Counsel parents and students with regards to billing policies and procedures. Evaluate each account and the financial aid requirements and communicate the best options available to the student/parent regarding payment plans, loan programs, and other aid that may be available.
Skills : Spanish, French and German, MS OFFICE ALL Programs.
Description :
Conducted alumni donor outreach, alumni fund raising events, and management of the funds accurate disbursements.
Specifically managed scholarship, research and endowment disbursements which happen through accurate cross referencing and records matching between student and donor.
Directly assisted and participated in managing the quality of information which is associated with the university's endowment fund with the Director of Advancement.
Actively reviewed endowment and scholarship origination contracts for accuracy with current student applicant pool for scholarships.
Assisted the director with information matching and cross referencing between databases.
Assisted the Director with quality assurance maintenance of databases with more than fourteen thousand confidential student information files and scholarship origination contracts with a donor granted asset base of more than two hundred and twenty million dollars.
Created and managed relational databases in Banner, MSOffice, MSEXCEL, MSACCESS etc.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Masters Of Science
Student Accountant Resume
Objective : To secure a Student Accountant position in the accounting division where I can expand my responsibilities utilizing the knowledge and skills. Analyze and make decisions regarding outstanding obligations and negotiate promissory notes. Clear students for registration upon receipt of payment or securing satisfactory arrangements to resolve tuition account.
Skills : Employee Relations, Creative Skills.
Description :
Provided daily reports for the previous day's transactions including electronic fund transfers, credit card payments, and agency payments for daily volume distribution.
Posted checks, electronic fund transfers, credit cards and agency payments to student accounts.
Maintained daily cash reconciliations and scorecard analysis.
Posted, reconciled and rolled forward student residency, graduate, lab, book and supply kit charges.
Reconciled and approved monthly vendor invoicing.
Performed ad-hoc analysis and projects as needed, which included, miscellaneous account reconciliation, agency payment correction, and a residency employee voucher reconciliation.
Created various spreadsheets for managing accounts receivables.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Associates In Resort
Student Accountant Resume
Summary : To obtain a Student Accountant position that will enhance my knowledge and skills into the field of finance, receive extenuating circumstances tuition appeals and make appropriate decision utilizing available data while drawing on office policy.
Skills : Microsoft Office, SAP, T2, CSI, USI.
Description :
Completed Title IV Federal Refund Calculations in a timely manner ensuring compliance with federal, state and university laws.
Posted journal entries that ensured the balancing of debits and credits.
Processed, distributed and posted all outside private scholarships, funding and loans such as Chapter 33 VA and College Illinois 529 Plan Managed all departmental student workers from interview process to completion of tasks.
Processed all school level accounts payable invoices and resolved any issues.
Financial Aid Officer Developed, negotiated and finalized student financial aid plans Ensured that financial aid was properly packaged, certified and paid to students accounts in a timely manner.
Worked cohesively with Admissions Department in order to facilitate outstanding service to prospective students and their parents.
Completed Title IV Federal Refund Calculations in a timely manner ensuring compliance with federal, state and university laws.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelors In Finance
Student Accountant Resume
Objective : To select the most ambitious position, which allows me to grow at a capacity compatible to my aggressive career expectations, serve as lead for the setup, maintenance and testing of the PeopleSoft Student Financials module and all other systems used the office as well as all external interfaces with our office.
Skills : Python, Stata, R, Microsoft Excel, Java.
Description :
Created various spreadsheets for managing accounts receivables.
Analyzed reports for reconciliation.
Coordinated projects between the accounting, finance, and marketing departments.
Used of accounting software such as T2, SAP, CSI, and USI.
Extensively worked with Microsoft Excel.
Analyzed campus financial statements monthly and develop variance explanations for distribution to management.
Initiated and assisted with special projects, particular those involving advanced spreadsheet skills.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BA In Finance
Student Accountant Resume
Objective : To select the most ambitious Student Accountant position, which allows to grow at a capacity compatible to aggressive career expectations.
Skills : Proficient in PC/MAC, Microsoft Word/Excel/Power Point, Outlook, Alphanumeric, Fax machines, Printers, Copiers.
Description :
Performed monthly, quarterly and yearly closings that conform to GAAP for the campus, including recording all entries in a timely manner.
Worked with the Director of Finance to ensure that transactional activity is coded accurately and financial reporting integrity is maintained.
Process admission cancel/adjustment forms and student NSF checks on a timely basis.
Posted journal entries that ensured the balancing of debits and credits.
Processed, distributed and posted all outside private scholarships, funding and loans such as Chapter 33 VA and College Illinois 529 Plan Managed all departmental student workers from interview process to completion of tasks.
Processed all school level accounts payable invoices and resolved any issues.
Analyzed reports for reconciliation.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
BA In Finance
Student Accountant Resume
Objective : To obtain a position that will enhance my knowledge and skills into the field of finance, Manage Federal Perkins Loan receivables: collection, due diligence, borrower services, resolution of disputes. Serve as liaison and coordinate efforts with loan servicer, collection agencies, and, where appropriate, attorneys.
Skills : Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Access, Quicken Books, Peachtree Accounting Software, Turbo Tax, and Lexus Nexus.
Description :
Coordinated projects between the accounting, finance, and marketing departments.
Audited databases of student profiles for quality and errors when cross referenced with escrow accounts, grants and endowments requirements.
Conducted audits on students' financial aid accounts to ensure checks and balances were correct.
Issued refunds checks to students whose accounts.
Prepared general and standard journal entries, account reconciliations, cost reports and various other accounting statements and reports.
Provided interpretation of results as appropriate. Process various purchasing transactions via A/P check request, purchase order and credit card for UC-Student Activities.
Appropriately coded credit card transactions based on funding and G/L.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Diploma
Student Accountant Resume
Objective : Monitor borrower accounts and perform appropriate collection activities. Initiate contact and collection with borrower via letters and e-mail. Negotiate repayment agreements and rehabilitation of loans according to the federal regulations.
Skills : Oracle, Quickbooks, Excel.
Description :
Processed and uploaded to SAP journal entries to facilitate the transfer of funds between student accounts on a weekly, monthly and semester basis.
Served as the main point of contact for DSG, DUU, and GPSG for their transfers.
Processed the applications for new student organizations as submitted by DSG and GPSG throughout the year.
Performed related duties as assigned or required to meet department, division and University goals and objectives.
Worked independently and as a member of a team, with a commitment to collaboration.
Performed account & fund reconciliation of student account activity between Student Financials and the General Ledger.
Examined financial entries for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with generally accepted accounting standards and established policies. Identify actual or potential issues and communicate, as appropriate corrective or preventive action for entry errors, deviations from correct procedure and/or other inconsistencies with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
B.S. In Accounting
Student Accountant Resume
Headline : Compile and analyze financial data, often complex in structure, and generate related schedules and reports. May provide guidance and work direction to other accounting personnel. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: co workers and other campus financial personnel.
Skills : Spreadsheet and database creations and management, Russian currently acquiring.
Description :
Prepared and recorded all journal entries related to student financial review and reconciliation.
Prepared month/year end reports for Student AIR and Student Financial Aid, including account and fund reconciliations.
Provided daily maintenance and support of the e-commerce payment and e-market platform (CashNet).
Oversaw all configuration and processes to assure accurate and timely issuance of annual 1098T statements.
Participated and supported system maintenance/upgrade/implementation projects.
Communicated and collaborated with technical staff as needed to assure successful completion of assigned duties.
Performed all necessary reporting related to assigned duties.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
GED
Student Accountant Resume
Objective : Balance sheet account reconciliations and corresponding general ledger account entries. Assist with the completion of responses to inquiries, data requests, audits, and proposed adjustments received from international tax authorities. Work to ensure current paper file returns from foreign subsidiaries are scanned into the network drive and appropriately maintained for U.S. documentation purposes.
Ensured compliance with district, Federal and standards and requirements to ensure consistency with Uniform Financial Accounting and Reporting Standards (UFARS).
Developed, implemented and maintained computerized systems for expenditure and revenue accounting, budget preparation, staffing FTE projections, cost management, and control.
Administered department’s budget, capital expenditures, trust fund accounts, grants, contracts for services, summer school, and federal programs.
Managed SEDRA to claim state and federal special education aids.
Drawn down and apply Federal Funds in the State Educational Record View and Submissions (SERVS) and the G5 system through the U.S. Department of Education.
Ensured continued eligibility for all Federal Grants.
Drawn down and apply for funds in the Career and Technical Education Levy Reporting System and Carl Perkins consortium.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MS
Student Accountant Resume
Summary : Develop and prepare analysis, projections and reports as requested. Prepare and code Payroll Action Forms as appropriate. Serve as a liaison to District 622 Business Office to ensure Student Services accounting procedures are integrated and comply with district policies and procedures.
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