Accounting Clerk III

Responsibilities and Duties

• Financial Transactions & Reconciliation:
  Responsible for accounts payable and receivable processing, journal entries, reconciliations, vendor follow‑ups, dispute resolution, and monthly/periodic financial audits.
• Procurement & Purchase Order Monitoring:
  Responsible for monitoring purchase orders, tracking renewal timelines, identifying discrepancies, recommending adjustments, and serving as a liaison with Procurement for purchasing issues, compliance questions, and resolution of procurement‑related matters.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting:
  Responsible for conducting budget forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting, and identification of fiscal issues with recommendations for correction.
• Section Recruitment:
  Serve as a back‑up to the Program Management Specialist for section recruitment coordination, onboarding assistance, administrative audits, and training support.
• Other duties as assigned to include but not limited to assist with field support for major events and support services functions.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years accounting clerical experience.
• Ability to perform financial analysis, reconcile accounts, understand human resources, and interpret university financial policies.
• Proficiency with Stratus, People Soft, and other financial/industry software.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks under time constraints.
• Detail oriented with the ability to research accounts and situations to determine the appropriate decision.
• Ability to follow up and ensure accurate and up‑to‑date records are maintained.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to interact with vendors, staff, and campus partners.

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year‑for‑year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Operations

Main Campus

Feb 20, 2026