Student Hourly Assistant | FMSV | Accounting-1 at Tamus

Job Title

Student Hourly Assistant | FMSV | Accounting-1

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Financial Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary

$11.00 hourly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Description

The Student Hourly Assistant, under general supervision, will assist the accounting department with various administrative and financial tasks. The student assistant will be responsible for transferring information into Laserfiche while following proper procedures, ensuring the department will run smoothly.

Responsibilities:

• Assist Financial Accountants and Financial Analysts with creating and editing financial documents and spreadsheets; checking spreadsheets for accuracy and consistency
• Drafting and reviewing documents and spreadsheets
• Assist with day-to-day operations (running errands, data input and organizational tasks)
• Assist with incoming requests for journal entries and other back up materials for accounting entry
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Education and Experience:

• Presently enrolled at Prairie View A&M University for at least nine (9) graduate or six (6) undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done.
• Must be in good academic standing (SAP) as demonstrated through your college; minimum 2.0 GPA
• No prior experience necessary
• For work eligibility during a summer term, a student must be enrolled for at least three (3) graduate or undergraduate semester credit hours during the term in which the work is to be done or preregistered at least six (6) undergraduate semester hours or nine (9) graduate semester hours for the upcoming fall term.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel included)
• Excellent organizational and computer skills
• Works well with others and is a team player

Job Posting Close Date:

• 09/17/2025

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.

• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Resume
• Detailed Class Schedule

Application Submission Guidelines:

The required documents listed in the above-Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1793 or [email protected] should you need assistance with the online application process.

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU career site.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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