Student Government Accounting Student Staff
WORKING TITLE: SGA Student Staff
DEPARTMENT: Student Government Accounting (SGA)
PAY RATE: $19.75/hour
HOURS: 10-15 hours/week; Mon-Fri between 7:00am-7:00pm
Summer availability preferred
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Audit and process requisitions for USAC and GSA funding disbursement
• Generate purchase orders, and process vendor invoices
• Input and maintain accurate data in accounting systems
• Ability to identify variances, discrepancies and provide appropriate resolutions.
• Prepare and distribute weekly checks.
• Communicate with Finance Commissioner, Funding Directors, and student organization leaders to resolve requisition issues
• Respond to student inquiries in person, by phone, and via email
• Perform administrative tasks such as scanning, filing, shredding and phone support
• Proofread and fact-check documents for accuracy
• Ensure compliance with funding policies and procedures
• Conduct high-volume data processing.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Currently enrolled UCLA student
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Typing and data entry proficiency
• Willing to learn new software and processes
• Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP preferred)
REQUIREMENTS:
• Available to work 10-15 hours per week during standard business hours
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and resourceful
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving and customer service abilities
• Capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
• Proactive and self-motivated with a positive attitude
• Personable with a strong customer service focus
• Demonstrates initiative and maintains a high level of professionalism
• Able to multitask and manage a variety of responsibilities effectively
• Works efficiently with strong attention to detail
• Receptive to feedback and able to incorporate constructive criticism effectively
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Acquire practical experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume accounting environment. Build foundational knowledge of fund accounting and GAAP principles while strengthening professionalism, phone etiquette, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
BENEFITS:
UCLA Student Store Discount
Registered UCLA Students Only
Employment is contingent upon successful completion and receipt of satisfactory results of a background check, continued Live Scan monitoring, and Employment Misconduct Disclosure.