Description:

Incumbent in this position is primarily responsible for the accurate and timely processing of vendor and employee payments within the constraints of internal and external accounting policies. This includes the matching of all documentation to process invoices and when required, conduct the necessary research to resolve concerns raised by vendors or the University community.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

The University Accounting Office is organized as a unit of the Division of Business and Finance with direct reporting responsibilities to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance/Comptroller. The University Accounting Office has the functional responsibilities for the following operations:

— General Accounting and State fund reporting

— Procurement Card Administration

— Endowment and Gift Accounting

— Capital Improvement Accounting

— Accounts Payable & University Travel Office

— Scholarship Accounting

— Tax Compliance and Reporting

The mission of the Accounting Office, is to provide an effective and efficient financial reporting and cash management/disbursement operation within the Comptroller’s Office, which supports the instructional and research mission of the University.

Internal job number: 000136

Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred:

•At least two-year associate degree in Accounting or Business or a high school diploma supplemented by post-secondary accounting courses.

•Previous experience in an office environment with Accounts Payable processing, accounting, or bookkeeping duties is required. Orientation to details, exercise of good judgment, initiative in expediting payments, good organizational skills, manual dexterity, computer literacy, and good interpersonal skills. Experience in communicating with vendors, the University’s departments and students.

Job Closing Date: 11/15/2024