Accounting Clerk III

Position Summary

Perform professional accounting and administrative work which assists in maintaining the university's accounting and payroll functions and responsibilities while exercising discretion in planning and carrying out the duties of work procedures.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Data entry, balancing and record keeping for payroll office
• Answer questions from employees concerning payroll inquiries
• Process vendor invoices for payment
• Resolve invoice/payment discrepancies by communicating with vendors and university employees
• Prepare checks for disbursement by the Cashier's Office
• Reconcile vendor statements
• Preparation of month end journal entries
• Reconcile daily cashier till reports
• Assist with Time & Effort Reporting
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong data entry skills
• Strong customer service skills (both verbal and written)
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting
• Strong computer / electronic spreadsheet skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Analytical thinking

Education and Experience

• High School diploma required, Bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of office experience required.

• Preferred: Experience with accounts payable, payroll and general accounting

Physical Requirements

• Light sedentary office work
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, functions, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, functions, and activities may be modified, changed or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice, subject to all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

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