Accounting Clerk

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

8h • $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 provides overall administrative support to the accounting and finance team through exceptional teamwork and  customer focus. This position works for Campus Auxiliary Service and is located at the prestigious SUNY Geneseo campus and serves students, faculty and other constituents with a high level of customer service.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship building
• Outstanding customer service and focus
• Problem solving
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• 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 have proper documentation and ensures accurate entry and reporting in a timely manner to ensure accuracy and prevent late fees or penalties
• Sets up new vendors and maintains vendor payment terms
• Maintains all vendor accounts payable files including open payables, paid invoices and back up
• Generates a positive and collaborative vendor relationship by responding to inquiries and or concerns or special arrangements
• Balances all vendor statements against invoices. Works directly with vendor to resolve discrepancies
• Accurately reports on monthly card sales for on campus affiliates/venues 
• Balances CAS credit card invoices for proper documentation and coding
• Creates student and staff identification cards
• Provides customer facing 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 individual
• Provides support to the management team by assisting with various administrative and operational tasks as needed
• Performs a wide range of administrative tasks and responsibilities as assigned
• Other duties may be assigned to reach 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