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Accounting Assistant-SW

CompanyOhio Wesleyan University
LocationDelaware
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Accounting Assistant will support the accounting team by performing data entry, managing journal entries, and updating spreadsheets. Additionally, the role involves administrative tasks such as answering phones, sorting mail, and greeting visitors.
Internship Type
student
Company Size
1
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
20 hours
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About The Company
The Delaware Entrepreneurial Center at Ohio Wesleyan's mission is to create a collaborative, innovative, and imaginative space that facilitates value creation and professional development. The Delaware Entrepreneurial Center at OWU is housed at 70 S. Sandusky St. and includes rentable office spaces, a shared work area for center members, a conference center with digital meeting capabilities, and educational programming to support entrepreneurial understanding and success. Center members have access to Ohio Wesleyan student-interns, through The OWU Connection, for assistance with product research, marketing strategies, budgeting, graphic design – and other needs to help them build their businesses. The Delaware Entrepreneurial Center at OWU is the nation’s first such collaboration among a small liberal arts university and the surrounding city and county. This entrepreneurial endeavor is designed to ignite creativity! Find YOUR spot to expand your dream! We have unique spaces for entrepreneurs at all stages of their business creation: 5 Offices, 60 Coworking locations, and Conference rooms.
About the Role

Purpose/Objective of the Role:

This position is a student worker position for the 2026-2027 academic year that will support the Accounting Office. The Assistant provides support to the accounting team while gaining valuable experience relating to higher education administration and accounting practices.


Tasks &Responsibilities:

The Assistant will work under the direction of the Staff Accountant with assistance and input from the entire accounting team.

● Answering phones and replying to emails

● Monitor Student Accounts email account

● Entering Journal Entries into the GP System

● Updating spreadsheets.

● Updating and posting batches in Accounting (Dynamics) system

● Review month end statements

● Greet visitors at the front desk

● Get mail from and take mail to mailroom

● Sort and distribute mail

● Stuff envelopes

● Other Duties as Assigned


Qualifications/Skills:

● Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.

● Strong interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills.

● Strong computer and technology skills. Familiarity with Google Apps, Microsoft Office, and Excel are preferred.

● Ability to work independently, but also as part of a team.


Potential Future Career Benefit: 

  • Builds professional experience. 
  • Develops business knowledge 
  • Creates networking opportunities 
  • Strengthens attention to detail 
  • Provides hands-on experience 
  • Improves career readiness


NOTE: 

Employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Application Instructions:

Complete the ADP application by selecting "Apply" button and answer all questions.

Supervisor:Tammy Hunter

Commitment: 10-20 hours per week

Term: Fall 2026 & Spring 2027 

Key Skills
AccountingData entrySpreadsheet managementCommunicationAttention to detailOrganizational skillsMicrosoft OfficeGoogle AppsExcelDynamics GP
Categories
Finance & AccountingAdministrativeEducation
Benefits
Professional experienceBusiness knowledgeNetworking opportunitiesCareer readiness