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Accounting Assistant III – Student Affairs Financial Support Staff B

Job in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 06828, USA
Listing for: Sacred Heart University
Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-03-02
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
  • Finance & Banking
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 43923 USD Yearly USD 43923.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Accounting Assistant III – Student Affairs Financial Support Staff B

Recruitment began on February 17, 2026

and the job listing Expires on March 4, 2026

This position is Open until filled. Early applications are encouraged as the position may close before the listed deadline once a suitable candidate is found.

Summary of

Job Duties:

The Accounting Assistant III is responsible and accountable for assisting with shared services functional areas of procurement, p-card, and travel processing. The position will support their units and Fiscal Operations in running various reports, organizing collected data, and contacting unit administrators on all procurement, travel, and other business operations related matters. This includes the preparation and posting of various journals, ledgers, and accounts, analysis of financial data, financial statements, and expenditure reports, and presentation of financial data.

Responsible for reviewing accounting transactions to ensure proper methods are used in accordance with university and state regulations. The Accounting Assistant III will provide budget planning and projections pertaining to all accounts. This position will be the primary fiscal contact to make accounting adjustments, perform account reconciliation, approve all purchasing transactions, and initiate procurement & travel requests, as well as serve as backup for similar positions.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, general business, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education
  • At least two years of experience in accounting or related field
  • Applicable equivalencies may be considered for the above qualifications.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience using Workday
  • Knowledge of university and state procurement rules and regulations, accounting principals, data management, and customer service techniques
  • Ability to apply policies and procedures and other applicable regulations associated with units and the university
Salary Information:

43,923 (Commensurate with education and experience)

Required Documents to Apply:
  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents:
  • Proof of Veteran Status
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