Description

Kick-Start Your Accounting Career at the UWM Foundation

Position: Accounting Student Office Assistant
Type: Part-Time
10–15 hours per week
Location: In-person

About Us

The UWM Foundation supports the educational, literary, and scientific goals of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee by managing gifts that benefit students, faculty, programs, and the broader community. Alongside our affiliated organizations - the UWM Real Estate Foundation, UWM Research Foundation, and UWM Alumni Association—we play a key role in advancing the University’s mission.

What You’ll Do

• Perform scanning, filing, and document management to maintain organized financial records
• Assist with weekly check runs
• Help maintain investment statements and related financial documentation
• Support quarterly tracking of charitable gift annuities
• Assist with bank reconciliations and quarterly closing activities
• Provide general support to accounting staff on projects and daily tasks
• Ensure accuracy, organization, and confidentiality in all work

Requirements

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Comfortable performing routine, detail-oriented tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrollment in or intent to enroll in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related major
• Interest in gaining hands-on experience in accounting operations
• Prior office or administrative experience

Summary

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Free parking in a heated garage
• Casual Fridays and a relaxed, friendly team culture
• Monthly fresh organic fruit in the office
• Staff snacks/refreshments provided
• Annual holiday party and summer picnic, along with other fun staff events!
• Open-concept, modern office environment
• Sit/stand desk, Herman Miller chair, and dual monitors

This position is available immediately.
The UWM Foundation, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).