Business Office - Accounting Clerk

D'Youville University • Buffalo, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk supports the accounting team by completing routine clerical and financial tasks, with an emphasis on accurate data entry, organized documentation, and basic transaction processing. The role assists with monthly credit card reporting, journal entry preparation and entry—including reclassifications and recurring entries—and maintaining financial records that are accurate and audit-ready. The position also supports treasury activities, grant and lease accounting, subsidiary accounting, and reporting. The successful candidate is detail-oriented, organized, eager to learn, and interested in gaining hands-on experience in accounting operations in a university setting. The role involves maintaining the general ledger and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

This is a full-time, non-exempt position based in Buffalo, New York. It is not remote. The annual salary range is $45,000–$50,000. Job offers are contingent upon legal authorization to work in New York State.

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping.
• Ability to work independently and handle sensitive financial information with integrity.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and general ledger concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with others.
• Minimum of 0–2 years of experience in accounting or general ledger work.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day treasury activities, including cash processing, cash reconciliations, and payroll funding.
• Assist with reviewing and reconciling monthly credit card reports.
• Perform entry-level grant accounting and reporting.
• Perform entry-level lease accounting.
• Assist with day-to-day operations of subsidiary accounting.
• Prepare and enter basic journal entries, including reclassifications and monthly recurring entries.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting for audits and monthly financial reporting.
• Support the accounting team with other day-to-day clerical tasks.
• Maintain accurate general ledger and financial records and help ensure records are audit-ready and compliant with GAAP.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed