Business Operations Student Accounting Intern

Title: Business Operations Student Accounting Intern
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: University Housing Services

Job Summary

Student will assist administrators with completing duties as assigned. Tasks may include: filing, copying, typing, working with spreadsheets, scanning, and sorting documents. Student will be required to primarily work in excel spreadsheets, creating, duplicating, correcting, data entry, special projects, and other duties as assigned by the administrator. Student must have the ability to review financial information and be able to decipher and identify discrepancies and causes. This is a detail oriented position, students need to have the ability to follow instructions and follow through. This is a security sensitive position and students will be required to maintain confidentiality.

Additional Information

Student employees are eligible to participate in the University’s 403(b) Plan. More information can be found here.

Pay Rate

$15.00/hour

Required Qualifications

- must be a minimum of a second semester sophomore
- must be an accounting or finance major
- proficient in excel and formulas
- proofing spreadsheets and information to locate errors or causes for errors
- knowledge of outlook
- ability to think critically on the job and problem solve as needed
- good academic and disciplinary standing with the University

Preferred Qualifications

- ability to multitask and be flexible
- attention to detail
- positive attitude
- strong organizational skills
- strong oral and written communication skills
- strong work ethic
- willingness to take initiative and learn

Work Hours

Approximately 25 hours per week as scheduled, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without reasonable accommodations:
1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

August 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume, Cover Letter & Reference List

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Contact Information for Applicants

Amy Thies - althies@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

In addition, all appointments are contingent upon proof of eligibility for employment at Illinois State University to perform the required duties described above on your scheduled start date. The Immigration and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires all new employees to file an I-9 in person and no later than three days from the beginning of employment. This may be accomplished within the department or through Human Resources. A list of the types of documentation you will be expected to provide is available at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Failure to comply with this law will result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University, as your employer, is required by federal law to ensure proper tax withholding from wages and to ensure that the required reporting of employee wages, withholding, and employment taxes is accurate. For this reason, every employee must have a valid Social Security Number registered with the University at the time of employment and/or as soon after as possible, but no later than 45 days from the start date. Failure to comply with this law may result in cancellation of your appointment.

Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held.

International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work more when the university is not in session. International students should contact the Office of International Studies and Programs for guidance if they have questions concerning employment restrictions.

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