Job Details

Posting Details

Posting Information

Requisition
202400378ST

Title
Student Employee-Dept of Accounting-Assistant to the VITA Site Coordinator

Employee Class
Student Employee

College Work Study Position
Yes

Department
Dept of Accounting

Division
Division of Academic Affairs

Hours per week
Monday's 4pm -8pm (days and times flexible); hours may increase during spring semester when center is open

Hiring Rate

$12.00

Preferred Student Classification

Freshman or Sophomore

Nature & Purpose of Position

The Bearkat VITA Center is part of the Internal Revenue Service's VITA program. Utilizing IRS-certified volunteers, we provide free income tax preparation and filing services to students, employees, and area residents who generally make $58,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and limited English-speaking taxpayers.

This will be an administrative position that assists the Site Coordinator with site operations, staffing, and community outreach. The Center is located in the Smith-Hutson Building (College of Business Administration).

General duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Reviewing and securing confidential taxpayer data.

2. Assisting with scheduling appointments for VITA clients via phone and email.

3. Verifying all volunteers have completed the requisite training and signed the proper IRS forms.

4. Administrative support: Copying, sending emails, answering and returning phone calls, creating name tags, and internet research.
5.Adhere to all VITA Center and IRS policies

Other Requirements for the Position

1. Ability to multitask.

2. Ability to maintain confidential information.

3. Ability to communicate and interact with volunteers and clients.

4. Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

5. Well organized.

6. Excellent organizational skills.

7. No prior knowledge of income tax preparation or accounting is required.

Open Date
11/18/2024

Position Number

Contact Information

Contact Name & Title
Tonya Blocker, Assistant Professor

Contact Phone
936#######

Contact Email
...@shsu.edu

Contact Building & Room #

Contact Fax

Contact Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

EEO Statement

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