Financial Reporting Student Assistant

About the Opportunity

UC Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Resource Planning and Management team is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated student assistant to support financial analysis and reporting.

In this role, you will help collect, organize, validate, and analyze financial data using Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and other reporting and data visualization tools. You will also prepare tables, charts, dashboards, and other materials for financial reports and leadership presentations and support the documentation of financial reporting processes and procedures. Your work will help improve the accuracy, consistency, and usefulness of financial information across UC ANR.

This position provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in financial analysis, financial reporting, data visualization, and quality assurance while working with experienced professionals in a collaborative environment.

The position requires working in the Oakland office at least one day per week, with the opportunity to work remotely for the remainder of the week. Work hours may be scheduled around academic commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, entering, organizing, validating, and reviewing financial data using Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and other reporting tools. (60%)
• Create tables, charts, dashboards, and data summaries for financial reports, presentations, and other reporting materials. (15%)
• Assist with reviewing financial data for accuracy, identifying trends or inconsistencies, and documenting reporting processes and procedures. (15%)
• Participate in team meetings and assist with file organization, documentation, and other administrative tasks. (10%)

Qualifications

Applicants must:

• Be enrolled or accepted at an accredited community college, college, or university.
• Maintain at least a half-time course load of six units and provide proof of student status.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be analytical, organized, and attentive to detail.
• Be able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic, initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Be able to build positive working relationships and communicate professionally.
• Be available to work in the Oakland office at least one day per week.

Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Google Sheets, or other data analysis, reporting, and visualization tools is preferred but not required. Students with an interest in finance, accounting, data analytics, business, economics, or a related field are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

• Gain hands-on experience in financial analysis and reporting.
• Develop skills using Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and other reporting and data visualization tools.
• Contribute to financial reports, dashboards, and presentations used by organizational leadership.
• Learn how financial information is used to support planning and decision-making.
• Work with experienced professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Receive flexible scheduling designed to accommodate academic commitments.
• Have the opportunity to work remotely for most of the week.
• Contribute to the work of a statewide University of California organization.

Position Details

Appointment
Temporary position

Time
Up to 100% time, approximately 40 hours per week

Schedule
Flexible scheduling based on academic commitments

Pay rate
$18.34 per hour

Work location
Oakland, California

Hybrid arrangement
At least one day per week in the Oakland office, with the opportunity for remote work during the remainder of the week

Special Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a background check and Department of Justice fingerprinting.
• As of January 1, 2014, UC ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment.
• Must comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs and other applicable public health directives.

It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts consistent with its obligations as a federal and state contractor.