AccountingAdmin. Assistant

Bethlehem - South Africa

Monthly Salary: $ 36640 - 43980

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Lehigh University seeks a dedicated Accounting/Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic Controllers Office team and play a vital role in supporting our financial operations. Youll perform essential accounting and administrative duties that keep our Controllers Office running smoothly contributing directly to the universitys mission of fostering learning research and innovation. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth while working alongside experienced financial professionals in a collaborative environment.

Position Number:S76450

This position is a Grade: 7 - 37.5 with an approximate salary range of $36640 - $43980 and is subject to change based on experience skills and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

Process daily interface to Banner Finance feeds system uploads
Review and prepare daily Online Reallocation process
Analyze transactions and prepare correcting entries when needed
Accounting data entry and diagnostic review
Establish and process Banner Finance Access inquiries
Support Shared Services team duties in all areas
Maintain index - attribute maintenance
Provide campus user support
Assist with job searches/hiring review and research applicants assist with the search committee and new hire and onboarding paperwork
Use MS Office applications (Word Access Excel Power point) to prepare correspondence reports presentations agendas minutes etc.; may prepare responses to correspondence and inquiries
Screens/directs telephone calls; receives/directs visitors
Screen and process mail
Ensures phone in-person e-mail and other inquiries are addressed and resolved in a thorough and timely manner
Composes and/or edits correspondence memoranda and other documents
Prepares and produces various custom and/or specialized reports as required
Proofreads and edits external communications
Creates graphs charts and presentations using established content
Organizes and maintains area files/records and paperwork

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED
Associates or Vocational/Technical Degree preferred
Three to five years of related work experience
Strong organizational analytical & interpersonal skills

Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the universitys University offers a comprehensive and family friendly benefits package which includes but is not limited to Health Care Retirement and Educational benefits. Information can be found on our website.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact LehighsAccommodations Specialist.
The duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisor

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification education verification national criminal background checks motor vehicle checks PATCH FBI fingerprinting Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.

Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.

Position Number:S76450

This position is a Grade: 7 - 37.5 with an approximate salary range of $36640 - $43980 and is subject to change based on experience skills and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED
Associates or Vocational/Technical Degree preferred
Three to five years of related work experience
Strong organizational analytical & interpersonal skills