Accounting Assistant
Colgate University
Hamilton, NY
Full-time
Accounting
Posted on April 6, 2024
Accounting Assistant
Requisition Number: 2024S014Posting
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Division: Finance and Administration
Department: Accounting & Control
Wage/Salary Range: $21.50-$23.50
Department Statement:
Accountabilities:
Primarily responsible for reviewing AP invoicing, including those related to purchase orders. Ensures accuracy of same. Accountable for providing timely, accurate and courteous information to vendor questions regarding payment status. Responsible for brokering support and answers for a variety of financial questions fielded to the accounting office.
Responsible for the review and audit of payroll and payroll benefit payments. Ensures accuracy and timely payment of same. Accountable for providing accurate and timely answers to employees regarding payroll processing and paycheck accuracy.
Responsible for the review, analysis, audit and execution of online transactional activity. Responsible for the return and explanation for transactions that do not meet appropriate requirements.
Professional Experience/Qualifications
- Excellent understanding and use of Microsoft applications, including Excel.
- Requires strong verbal and written communication skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to interact in a collegial manner with a culturally diverse group of faculty, staff, and students.
- Must be able to manage confidential and sensitive information, maintaining the strictest confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1-3 years of hands-on accounting experience.
- Previous experience in an academic setting desired.
Education
An Associate’s degree in Accounting, Bookkeeping, Finance or similar field, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable skills are obtained is required.
Other Information
Work Schedule:
Job Open Date:
03/06/2024
Job Close Date:
12/9/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
It is the policy of Colgate University not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of their race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, disability, protected Veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, being or having been victims of domestic violence or stalking, familial status, or any other categories covered by law. Colgate is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups, women, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Clery Act
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS
The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.
To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to: https://careers.colgate.edu/postings/5602
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