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Student: Accounting Assistant
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2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Job Summary You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located off-campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.
Role Description Isannah H. Lee, CPA, PSC. is a local CPA firm seeking an accounting student, part‑time or full‑time, who would like to expand their knowledge in the field of accounting. The firm is primarily tax based, which allows employees to become familiar with, and learn to use, high‑end tax software. Applicants need to be an accounting major, at least at the sophomore level, preferably having completed the initial 200 level courses.
The job may be used as an internship, or for college credit, if the student gets the approval of the applicable college department head.
Applicant can start as soon as they are hired with no specific end date.
Responsibilities
General bookkeeping in QuickBooks
Individual and business tax preparation and data entry
Calculation and preparation of weekly/semi‑monthly client payrolls
Preparation of monthly/quarterly/yearly payroll tax returns and sales tax returns
Tax research
Respond to notices from government tax authorities
Communicate with clients
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Courses completed: Accounting 201 and 202.
Deadline to Apply 01/07/2026
Anticipated Start Date 01/05/2026
Job Details
Job Title: Student: Accounting Assistant
Requisition Number: SE04305
Department Name: 3J5SE: Student Employment
Work Location: Lexington, KY
On Campus/Off Campus: Off Campus
Salary Range: $15/hr
Type Of Position: Student
Position Time Status: Part‑Time
Hours Per Week: 15‑40 hrs per week
EEO and Legal Information We value the well‑being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Job Summary You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located off-campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.
Role Description Isannah H. Lee, CPA, PSC. is a local CPA firm seeking an accounting student, part‑time or full‑time, who would like to expand their knowledge in the field of accounting. The firm is primarily tax based, which allows employees to become familiar with, and learn to use, high‑end tax software. Applicants need to be an accounting major, at least at the sophomore level, preferably having completed the initial 200 level courses.
The job may be used as an internship, or for college credit, if the student gets the approval of the applicable college department head.
Applicant can start as soon as they are hired with no specific end date.
Responsibilities
General bookkeeping in QuickBooks
Individual and business tax preparation and data entry
Calculation and preparation of weekly/semi‑monthly client payrolls
Preparation of monthly/quarterly/yearly payroll tax returns and sales tax returns
Tax research
Respond to notices from government tax authorities
Communicate with clients
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Courses completed: Accounting 201 and 202.
Deadline to Apply 01/07/2026
Anticipated Start Date 01/05/2026
Job Details
Job Title: Student: Accounting Assistant
Requisition Number: SE04305
Department Name: 3J5SE: Student Employment
Work Location: Lexington, KY
On Campus/Off Campus: Off Campus
Salary Range: $15/hr
Type Of Position: Student
Position Time Status: Part‑Time
Hours Per Week: 15‑40 hrs per week
EEO and Legal Information We value the well‑being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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