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Apr 10, 2026

Financial Assistant

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UC Santa Barbara is a vibrant institution dedicated to fostering a self-regulated environment for its residents. The Financial Assistant will support student council finances and payroll, manage accounting tasks, and provide training on financial policies and procedures. Responsibilities - Primary staff member supporting HDAE affiliated student council finances and payroll - Manages accounting for student council groups (SACC, GSAC, Tenants Union) using QuickBooks accounting software - Enters disbursements, produces budget/expense reports and maintains chart of accounts - Manages check writing and disbursement activities with account Trustees - Prepares disbursement for authorized signature and remits payment to vendors - Conducts training workshops for residents on SACC, GSAC and Tenants Union financial policies and procedures - Hires and processes stipend payments for student government positions utilizing UCPath while adhering to rates and guidelines established in each group's bylaws - Assists council members with purchasing needs while adhering to University purchasing guidelines - Supports department by serving as a back up to the HR and Financial Analysts, as well as Administrative Services Coordinators Skills - High School Diploma or equivalent experience - 1-3 years General Office Administration - Financial analysis skills - Good Verbal and written communication skills and ability to multi-task - Bachelor's Degree - 1-3 years Experience working in college/university housing - 1-3 years Experience with managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders Benefits - Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Company Overview - UC Santa Barbara is consistently recognized for excellence across broad fields of study. It was founded in 1891, and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA, US, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.ucsb.edu/.