Accounting Assistant III 528992

Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $19.33 - Midpoint: $24.18 (Hourly N5)

Department/Organization:502702 - Campus Financial Affairs

Normal Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary:The Accounting Assistant III maintains accurate financial records. Provides accounting and bookkeeping support. Assists University staff in understanding industry standards current laws and university policy as it relates to the financial affairs of the University. Provides guidance trains and/or may supervise entry-level Accounting Assistants.

Additional Department Summary:Serves as the primary financial contact for the Department of Psychology. Provides advanced financial support to the Department Chair. Maintains department budgets. Submits payroll forms for processing. Submits positions and requisitions in PageUp for department faculty and staff hiring (as backup for Administrative Assistant II).

Required Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience; OR associates degree and two (2) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience; OR bachelors degree.

Skills and Knowledge:Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively and concisely written and verbally. Ability to problem solve and propose solutions consistent with established policies and procedures. Ability to work cooperatively with others toward common objectives. Strong organizational and time management skills and be detailed oriented. Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel Word Outlook Teams etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:Banner Concur PageUp and UA systems experience.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.