Accounts Payable & Receivable Accountant

WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

Clemson University is one of the most productive public research universities in the nation, attracting and uniting students, faculty, and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. Clemson has recently been named a top‑25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes, and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running.

Through our research, outreach, and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving the quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

Under the general direction of the Business Officer and within a team‑centered environment, serve as a resource for the College of Science faculty and staff by providing accounts payable and receivable support to assigned units.

• 40% Essential – Perform daily accounting duties including Concur (P‑card liaison & travel), Buy Ways (requisitioner/invoice handler), and CU Foundation (CUF) vouchers in a prompt and accurate manner that is in compliance with Federal, State, and CU or CUF policies and procedures. Process reimbursements to visitors for travel or other reimbursable expenditures.
• 30% Essential – Handle external web invoicing and processing deposits in a prompt and accurate manner. Prepare transmittals for deposits into CUF projects.
• 20% Essential – Provide general inquiry assistance to employees on the use of the Concur and/or Buy Ways system as well as policies and procedures. Refer detailed budget information or analysis inquiries to the appropriate Financial Analyst or Post‑Awards Accountant.
• 10% Essential – Maintain audit‑compliant expenditure and revenue/receipt files for review, reconciliation, or audit. Stay abreast of policies and procedures related to the assigned duties through the CU policies and procedures web pages, the Procurement website, email alerts received on changes, online or in‑person training, and updates or guidance provided by the college business office or the college post‑awards office.

• Education:
  
  High School or Equivalent
• Work Experience:
  
  2+ years

• Education:
  
  1st Bachelor’s Degree – Accounting, Finance, or Business Management

Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with the ability to apply them in varied situations.

No Supervisory Duties – Not responsible for supervising employees.

No Budget Responsibilities – No fiscal responsibility for the department’s budget.

• 80% – Sit (stationary position) for prolonged periods
• 50% – Ascend or descend (e.g., stairs, ladder)
• 100% – Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
• 100% – Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

No work‑conditions specified.

Standard

Hours:

37.5

Anticipated Salary Range: $45,300.00 – $52,147.00

Salary is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s previous experience, knowledge, skills, and performance in accordance with Clemson’s compensation guidelines.

Normal Operations – Required to follow emergency facility closure directives and are not normally expected to work on‑site during emergency situations.

Clemson, SC

March 10, 2026

Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

South Carolina prioritizes Veterans for employment in state agencies and institutions. Veterans applying for full‑time permanent positions may receive preference if they meet the job’s minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD‑214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob upon submission of your application.

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law, including disability and protected veteran status.