Accounting Clerk

Campus Auxiliary Services - SUNY Geneseo • Village of Geneseo, NY

3h • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for accounting and clerical tasks related to maintaining and processing accounts payable transactions. The Accounting Clerk assists with monthly and yearly reports and reconciliations as well as maintaining good vendor relationships and accounts. The Accounting Clerk also provides administrative support to the Finance and Accounting team through exceptional teamwork, communication, and customer focus. This position serves students, faculty and other constituents with a high level of customer service located at the prestigious SUNY Geneseo campus.

Requirements

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Professional phone, email, and in-person communication
• Accounts payable and basic accounting knowledge
• Strong attention to detail, data accuracy, and reconciliation skills
• Problem solving skills and business acumen
• Ability to prioritize tasks based on continual shifting needs
• Proficiency in Microsoft products and various accounting software applications
• Associates degree in accounting or related field and one year related experience OR equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Responsibilities

• Verifies all vendor invoices for proper documentation, coding, and approval, and ensures accurate entry to prevent late fees or penalties
• Sets up new vendors and maintains vendor information and payment terms
• Maintains all Accounts Payable files including open payables, paid invoices and supporting documentation
• Fosters positive and collaborative relationships with internal and external contacts by responding to inquiries and or concerns, or special arrangements
• Balances vendor statements against invoices and works directly with vendor to resolve discrepancies
• Accurately reports on monthly card sales for on campus affiliates/venues
• Balances CAS credit card statements for proper documentation and coding
• Creates and issues identification cards for students, faculty, staff, and contractors
• Provides front-office support for the business office by responding to inquiries and helping customers both in person, on the phone and through emails
• Functions as a courier in the absence of regularly scheduled courier
• Provides administrative and operational support to the management team as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned to support individual and organizational goals

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness packages including health, dental, vision, FSA or HSA for full time employees
• Retirement savings with employer match contributions
• Life/Disability insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Complimentary dining at our campus restaurants and cafes
• Career growth opportunities
• My Better Benefits discount services
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree