Senior Accounting Clerk, Foundation

Responsibilities

The Senior Accounting Clerk, Foundation assists operations while ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of the accounts payable and related financial processes. Provides general administrative and clerical support to the Foundation.

• Assists with timely and accurate full‑cycle accounts payable processing, including invoices, expense reports, and other requests for payments.
• Prepares, tracks, and monitors Positive Pay reports.
• Coordinates and processes donations for fund‑raising activities (e.g., Dream Gala) and prepares related 1099s and other tax forms.
• Prepares bank deposits and related journal entries.
• Enters payroll deductions for College staff and prepares annual employee giving tax acknowledgement statements.
• Enters, tracks, and reports to management on scholarship awards.
• Provides administrative and clerical support, including addressing questions, maintaining inventory of supplies, and providing forms and reports.
• Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Two (2) years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, or finance.

• Associate’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution in accounting, finance, or business‑related field.
• Experience with Financial Edge NXT or similar accounting system.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups, including faculty, staff, students, donors, vendors, board members, and community members.
• Ability to treat confidential information with sensitivity.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word) and the ability to become proficient with videoconferencing applications, including Teams/Zoom.
• Ability to use good judgment, meet deadlines, organize and maintain financial records and files.
• Ability to learn and become proficient with accounting systems, such as Financial Edge NXT.
• Committed to working in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.

• Works inside an office environment.

This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference.

We offer competitive pay with a beginning salary of $28,269 commensurate with education and experience exceeding the required qualifications, plus an attractive benefit package including:

• Flexible work options with a 37.5 hour work week and generous paid time off (holidays, annual and sick leave, and College Breaks)
• A variety of paid health and life insurance coverages
• Wellness incentives and free gym membership at the Raider Fitness Center
• FRS retirement and other options
• Professional Development and Paid Tuition
• Free on‑campus parking

Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for one year or more.

The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security‑sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that have the capability to create, delete, and alter records;

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