Work Study - Business Office Aide, Shared Business Services

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JOB TITLE:  

Work Study Posn Student- Business Office Aide

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION: 

Shared Business Services provides support to Business Enterprises, comprised of Housing, Dining, Vending, Copy & Print Center, and the University Store.

Working as a business office aide will provide you with real-life applications of accounting and business practices. You will learn accounting processes and focus on being detail-oriented. This role will develop data entry and accounting skills. You will also learn to work with a full accounting team. 

In this position, you will be working with staff and students of the University of Wyoming. 

Job location: Washakie Center

Pay rate or range: $12/hr

JOB PURPOSE:   

Assist with the daily accounting and business office processes in the Business Enterprises Business Office. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist with copying, sorting, and entering invoices for payment
• Data entry for various projects
• Assist with pulling, sorting, tracking, and sending invoices that need to be paid
• Assist with cash handling processes as needed
• Sort mail
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education:  High School Diploma or GED; Accounting or Business major preferred.
Experience:  An interest in accounting or business management 
Other requirements: 

• Must be eligible, have received and accepted work study award through Student Financial Aid for the applicable semester and/or academic year.
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Experience in an office environment
• Detail oriented
• Good organizational skills and time management
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Sharepoint)   

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS APPLICABLE TO CAREERS: 

This position offers real-life applications of accounting procedures and processes, including data entry, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliation, and cash handling.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

Complete the online application.  The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application: 

1. Cover letter 
2. Resume or C.V. 

WORK LOCATION: On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level. 

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [email protected].  

ABOUT LARAMIE: 

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website. 

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/