Purpose/Objective of the Role:
This position is a student worker position for the 2026-2027 academic year that will support the Accounting Office. The Assistant provides support to the accounting team while gaining valuable experience relating to higher education administration and accounting practices.
Tasks &Responsibilities:
The Assistant will work under the direction of the Staff Accountant with assistance and input from the entire accounting team.
● Answering phones and replying to emails
● Monitor Student Accounts email account
● Entering Journal Entries into the GP System
● Updating spreadsheets.
● Updating and posting batches in Accounting (Dynamics) system
● Review month end statements
● Greet visitors at the front desk
● Get mail from and take mail to mailroom
● Sort and distribute mail
● Stuff envelopes
● Other Duties as Assigned
Qualifications/Skills:
● Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
● Strong interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
● Strong computer and technology skills. Familiarity with Google Apps, Microsoft Office, and Excel are preferred.
● Ability to work independently, but also as part of a team.
Potential Future Career Benefit:
- Builds professional experience.
- Develops business knowledge
- Creates networking opportunities
- Strengthens attention to detail
- Provides hands-on experience
- Improves career readiness
NOTE:
Employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Application Instructions:
Complete the ADP application by selecting "Apply" button and answer all questions.
Supervisor:Tammy Hunter
Commitment: 10-20 hours per week
Term: Fall 2026 & Spring 2027
Skills Required
- Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Strong computer and technology skills
- Familiarity with Google Apps
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Currently authorized to work in the United States
What We Do
A private, undergraduate, liberal arts university, Ohio Wesleyan is located in Delaware, Ohio, with easy access to Columbus, Ohio’s capital and the nation’s 14th-largest city. OWU is the home of The OWU Connection, the university's signature program designed to help students "think big" (understand issues from multiple academic disciplines), "go global" (gain international perspective), and "get real" (translate classroom knowledge into real-world experience). OWU also is the home of the "Delaware Entrepreneurial Center at Ohio Wesleyan University," a business accelerator and collaboration with the City of Delaware and Delaware County. Center members work with OWU student-interns to research ideas, create business and marketing plans, and more. The university offers more than 70 majors, 24 NCAA Division III women's and men's varsity sports, and a marching band. It is the home of the Battling Bishops! The university has a long legacy of community service and offers opportunities for students to participate in spring break interfaith service trips each spring. Ohio Wesleyan is featured in the book “Colleges That Change Lives” and included on the U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review “best colleges” lists.
