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Student Assistant - Office of Fiscal Services (West Sacramento, CA)

The California Department of General Services (DGS) serves as the business manager for the state, with nearly 4,500 employees and a budget of $1.3 billion. DGS serves the public by providing a variety of services to state agencies through procurement and acquisition solutions; real estate management and design; environmentally friendly transportation; professional printing, design and web services; administrative hearings; legal services; building standards; oversight of structural safety, fire/life safety and accessibility for the design and construction of K-12 public schools and community colleges; funding for school construction; and disability access.

MISSION
Deliver results by providing timely, cost-effective services and products that support our customers, while protecting the interests of the state of California.

OUR VISION
Excellence in the business of government. We strive to achieve excellence by providing our customers with the products and services they need in a professional, value-added way.

VALUES
At DGS, we have a set of core values that provide an important foundation for how we conduct ourselves and our business. These values are:

Integrity: We do the right things for the right reasons.
Accountability: We hold ourselves and each other responsible for all that we do.
Communication: We listen and share information openly, honestly and respectfully with the goal of mutual understanding and transparency.
Excellence: Striving for the best for each other and our customers.
Innovation: Cultivating ideas and implementing improvements throughout our organization.

OFS plans, coordinates, and directs all accounting, budgeting, and fiscal reporting activities for the Department of General Services (DGS).

For more information, please visit www.dgs.ca.gov.

The Department of General Services (DGS) Office of Fiscal Services Accounts Payable Unit is looking for a detail-oriented, energetic, personable, and self-motivated career-minded student assistant for openings in the West Sacramento Headquarters office.

Do you want to gain valuable experience in a professional setting as a student assistant for the State of California? Are you detail-oriented and enjoy working with numbers? If so, this is the position for you.

This opportunity will provide you exposure to the State of California business environment, experience in an office setting, and understand what skills are important in the workplace. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to explore career development opportunities. We encourage high-performing students to apply for job openings. Come join our team!

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 position 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 one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.

To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf

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, Economics, Finance, Liberal Studies, Mathematics and Statistics.

Work Schedule

F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. The final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.

Compensation

$18.27 to 24.62 per hour.

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

Must complete each term with minimum unit requirements for Undergraduate and Graduate student classifications. Proof will be collected at the end of each Spring and Fall term.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications

Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

Duties and Responsibilities

Audit invoices and key voucher: Under close supervision in a learner capacity to assist with auditing, reconciling, and processing entry level invoices for payment. Students will learn the auditing and keying process by reviewing purchase documents against the invoices and goods received reports in order to determine the payment distribution and method to generate vouchers utilizing MS Office and People Soft to ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors and fiscal integrity and data accuracy.

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

Work is performed in an office environment.

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, transcript.

Apply by: March 25, 2026

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