The part-time Bookkeeper for the Student Government Association provides high-level administrative support to the Student Government Association under the advisement of the Office of Student Engagement. The Bookkeeper will act as the financial point of contact in the Office of Student Engagement for the Student Government Association, supporting the financial transactions and contract payments for student clubs, organizations, and activities.
This is a part-time temporary position scheduled for 20 hours per week, lasting approximately 10 months
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Monitor and help maintain Student Government Association budgets which includes submitting expense reports and invoices through proper channels; maintaining and reconciling budgets for Student Government Association funded accounts; processing financial payments; and procuring materials for workshops and activities.
Support the banking activities, including downloading reports and processing electronic payments, both international and domestic.
Audit student organization spending to ensure compliance.
Assist with end-of-year close and audit preparation.
Ensure all student organizations comply with Babson College policies and procedures.
Provide administrative support in managing office data and reporting.
Assumes additional responsibilities as required.
WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED
Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience.
At least 3-5 years of related experience in an office or other similar environment.
Ability to work independently and as a team, anticipate needs, act with sound judgment and maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of work.
Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks with frequent interruptions while meeting strict deadlines.
Must have excellent grammar, composition, and proofreading skills as well as exceptional verbal and interpersonal skills.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times.
Ability to effectively interface with all constituents.
Must have a basic knowledge of current trends in student diversity and inclusion, particularly in regard to higher education
Must have strong organizational skills and project management skills with the ability to appropriately prioritize tasks and adjust to changing priorities.
Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Google Drive/Docs and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook/Calendar).
Ability to envision and propose new methods to perform tasks that support ET&A; take thoughtful risks; and accept new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.
Ability to anticipate and embrace change; demonstrate willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.
HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK
This position is a temporary, 10 month position, approximately 20 hours per week.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience with CampusGroups a plus.
Experience with Workday Finance a plus.
