Fiscal Services Intern – Part Time

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia’s colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university’s vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. 

The Office of Fiscal Services offers a credit-earning internship opportunity that provides accounting, finance and budget experiences across multiple units of the division with the purpose of providing the student with a general view of the fiscal operations in a university setting. The internship is structured into three tracks divided into two 8-week modules that will develop accounting, budget and business operations skills. The role supports the core functions of multiple areas, including financial reporting, accounting operations, and budget.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The intern will choose one of three tracks (see attached). Depending on the track, the following are intern responsibilities:
1. Navigates and enters data into financial enterprise software, including SAS, PeopleSoft, and Banner
2. Performs account reconciliations for various general ledger accounts
3. Completes budget amendments
4. Creates queries and pull reports for key stakeholders and financial recommendations
5. Assists with position management, including position budgets and reconciliations
6. Updates and tracks equipment inventory
7. Reviews P-Card and accounts payable transactions
8. Interacts with customers to provide information related to budget, procurement, and accounts payable processes as well as student-centered information such as tuition payment options and deadlines
9. Works with units to compile information and create process improvement solutions
10. Performs administrative tasks to support the daily operations of the Office of Fiscal Services, as needed

Educational Requirements
Finance, Accounting, or closely related major coursework that will align with a credit-earning internship.
Coursework and grades that meet the requirements of ACCT 3398 and FIN 3398 internships, including a grade of C or better in ACCT 3100 or FIN 3100 and a minimum GPA of 3.0.
 

Required Experience
On-the-job training provided

ABILITIES
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
 

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
 

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 202, [email protected]

• Standard Enhanced

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf
 

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position may travel 1% – 24% of the time
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position does not require security clearance.