Student Worker - Accounting Assistant - Mission Waco Mission World

Job Title: Student Worker - Accounting Assistant - Mission Waco Mission World

Job Classification: Community Service, Student

Department: Off Campus Community Service 

Hiring Manager: Bailie Rouse

Contact: brouse@missionwaco.org

Work Schedule: 10-20 hours per week between the hours of 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday

Desired Length of Employment: Fall/On-going

Pay Rate: $10.50-$12.50

Key Components:

This position is reserved for Federal Work Study (FWS) students only.  The Accounting Assistant works with the Financial Director and Administrative Accounting Assistant to help manage Mission Waco’s finances. The Accounting Assistant mainly performs data entry services as a clerk. 

• In a student employee capacity, may assist in working with external community service partners.

Functions of the Position: 

• Record journal entries in Mission Waco’s financial system, primarily cash receipts. 
• Aid with Accounts Payable duties by reconciling credit card receipts to bank statements. 
• Filing/Office organization. Some reconciliation duties including checking for errors in the bank statements. 
• Some analysis projects. 
• Use of Excel and Google Sheets.

Required Skills: 

• Required Soft Skills: 
  • Able to work with minimal supervision. 
  • Strong work ethic.
  •  Long-term commitment preferred (1+ years).
•  Required Hard Skills:
  • Knowledge of accounting (debits, credits, accounts payable, reconciliation, etc.). 
  • Knowledge of Excel. 
  • Basic general computer knowledge. 
  • Basic knowledge of accounting analysis. 
• Learning Outcomes: 
  • Data entry practices. 
  • Working knowledge of general ledger and accounting practices. 
  • Increase attention to detail and organizational ability. 
  • Administrative experience. 
• Volunteer Experience: Some experience with Mission Waco preferred.

Job Description:

• Work with local organization(s) or community partners
• Provide excellent customer service as a representative of the University
• May assist with planning, organizing, and implementing community services or programs
• May assist with various projects, activities or tasks related to community projects
• May contribute to developing and maintaining good relationships with internal and external partners
• May serve as a source to provide information about resources and assistance related to community program(s) or service(s)
• May serve to enhance outreach for the greater Waco community 
• Ensure confidentiality of all pertinent information
• May prepare and present information in a group or workshop setting
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission  
• Ability to comply with University policies  
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
   

Employer: Baylor University

Work Location: Mission Waco

Work Address: 1315 N. 15TH St. Waco, TX 76707