WEAI Seeking Finance Assistant

December 04, 2023
The Weatherhead East Asian Institute is seeking a Federal Work-Study student worker to assist with our Finance Department. 

Working with Weatherhead East Asian Institute, the student worker will assist in account reconciliation(s), review of vendor status and voucher processing. The student will assist with preparation of financial reports such as the 990, check requests and wire requests, updating the website, reviewing policies and procedures, preparing Concur expense reports, reviewing vendor status from PaymentWorks, photocopying, filing, scanning documents and assistance with special projects when needed. The Finance Assistant will also perform administrative functions in support of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute and its activities. Additional tasks include data entry, internet research, running errands, collecting mail, posting fliers, and assisting with events and office projects like office moves and arrangements.

The student worker must be able to work at least 10-20 hours per week. The student must be enrolled in a Columbia University degree program as a full-time student. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, have strong organizational skills, and possess excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as Adobe Acrobat. The ability to assist with heavy lifting and moving boxes preferred.

If you are interested in this position or have any questions, please contact Hua Lin Hsu at [email protected]