Graduate/Undergraduate Student Assistant - Accounting Support- Tax Research (Hybrid)

Description
California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) is seeking to hire a graduate or undergraduate Student Assistant to perform Tax Research and accounting duties to support tax compliance in the Accounting Section, in a learning capacity, under the close supervision of the Tax Compliance manager in the Accounting Section.
The current open position is with the Tax Research and Reporting Team.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
This is a part-time, temporary, non-benefited, student position. Employment in all positions with University Enterprises, Inc. is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. and the employee. This means that either University Enterprises, Inc. or the employee can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause.
Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.
UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI Student assistant position for a different UEI Student Assistant positing should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week's notice.
UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.
Prerequisites
Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable) at an accredited college or university.
Students must be enrolled in at least: six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.
Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.
Majors/Fields of Study
Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Government, Political Science, Public Policy and Administration, Taxation
Work Schedule
Flexible workdays and work hours, Monday - Friday, between 8 AM - 5 PM. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.
Additional Work Schedule
Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday - Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).
Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
• Must be punctual with a good attendance record.
• Must be organized with attention to detail.
• Must be able to work as an individual and in a team, following both written and verbal instructions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience working directly in an accounting office.
• Prior direct experience working on tax matters and research.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform Tax Research and accounting duties to support tax compliance within the Disbursements Unit.
• Assist with reconciling and reporting taxes to tax agencies, including the IRS and EDD.
• Assist in preparing various tax reports and schedules.
• Assist with reconciling the quarterly taxes to ensure all state tax deductions are reported correctly.
• Assist in the preparation of supplemental reports to record tax cancellations for prior quarters as well as taxes for manual payments.
• Assist with reconciling tax payments to the bank statements.
• Assist on projects and related activities.
• Assist with the research and monitoring the current tax practices to ensure tax compliance with the law.

Physical Requirements
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions
CalSTRS has adopted a hybrid work environment. Work will be performed in both office and telework environments. Students will be required to work in the office and telework from home and must sign a teleworking agreement.
Employees will also be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI telework agreement.
Application Instructions
Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the "Educational Experience" section and any employment history in the "Employment Experience" section of our application.
In addition to your resume, please upload the following documents:

• Recent School Transcript(s).
• List of References.
• Schedule of Availability.
• Cover Letter, Excel, and PowerPoint workbook sample.

Apply by: January 14, 2023