Summer Office Assistant - Accounting

Summer Office Assistant - Accounting Colgate University paid time off, sick time United States, York, Hamilton Apr 17, 2026 Posting Details Position Information Job Category Casual Wage Position Title Summer Office Assistant - Accounting Full Time/Part Time Part Time Division Finance and Administration Department Accounting & Control Hiring Wage/Salary Range $16.50 / hour Department Statement Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume. Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University 'Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore. This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service. Accountabilities The summer accounting office assistant will work in the accounting office to post deferral journal entries, review accounts payable to assist with cut-off testing, provide support for the documentation process, participate on the team that completes the biannual federal equipment inventory review, and will help with other year-end tasks as assigned. Requirements Professional Experience/ Qualifications Familiarity with general ledger and journal entries, experience with tools such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite, and good communications skills. Preferred Qualifications Education High school diploma, ideally pursuing a college degree in accounting/finance/economics. Physical Requirements Other Information Posting Detail Information Requisition Number 2026CW018Posting Temporary Yes Work Schedule This is a part-time role consisting of 24 hours per week. The schedule is flexible but must be within our core business hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The anticipated start date is May 18th, 2026 and will conclude August 28th, 2026 Job Open Date 04/17/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary EEO Statement The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Clery Act

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (

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• Are you at least 18 years of age? Yes No
• Are you currently a Colgate employee? Yes No
• Have you ever been a Colgate employee? Yes No
• Are you a Colgate student who is on campus for the summer? Yes No
• Are you a child of a Colgate employee? Yes No
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