Inside Higher Ed ยท 3 weeks ago
Accounting Assistant II Short Term Hourly (Temporary)
Lancaster, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking an Accounting Assistant II to perform a variety of responsible accounting duties related to Associated Student Organization funds and accounts. The role involves maintaining financial records, processing accounts payable and receivable, and assisting with payroll and cashiering.
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Responsibilities
Maintains financial and statistical records related to assigned areas of accounting and coordinates these with other accounting functions. (E)
Assure payments, receipts and documentation are in accordance with district, county, State and federal laws, regulations and procedures. (E)
Receives, counts, balances, and posts financial transactions to proper accounts and ledgers; enters inventory, financial and statistical data to proper account; adjust accounts as needed. (E)
Prepares and maintains accounting records for ASO accounts, budget accounts; post financial data and prepares reports showing trial balances, profit and loss. (E)
Performs a variety of accounting clerical duties related to the processing of district accounts payable; inspect invoices for accuracy and verify receipt of goods as ordered. (E)
Enter purchase orders and receipt of goods into college system; verifies accuracy of purchase orders against requisition data. (E)
Contacts vendors to discuss billing and receipt issues; clarify issues and exchange information as needed; researches statements received from vendors and inspect invoices received for supporting codes and documentation. (E)
Enters data related to issuing refunds and canceling warrants; compile and distribute supporting data as needed
Performs a variety of calculations and financial and statistical recordkeeping; verifies accuracy of financial and numerical data and follows-up on issues of inaccuracy and discrepancy. (E)
Receives and disburses cash according to established procedures; refund or bill students for fees due; distribute financial aid checks; prepares bank deposits and reconciliations; enters appropriate data into computer and posts to proper accounts
Performs a variety of clerical duties related to student events and activities
Operates a variety of office equipment including computer, adding machine, copier
Provides direction and guidance to student workers
Performs other related duties as may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school
Two years of responsible clerical accounting experience
Methods, procedures and terminology used in assigned clerical accounting duties
Financial and statistical record-keeping techniques
Advanced accounting practices and procedures
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities
District organization, operations, policies and objectives
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Basic operation of standard office machines
Telephone techniques and etiquette
Operation of a computer and applicable software
Perform responsible and advanced clerical accounting procedures
Perform clerical accounting duties in the maintenance of assigned accounts
Prepare and maintain accurate financial and statistical records
Verify, balance and adjust accounts
Process and record accounting transactions accurately
Operate a computer and applicable software
Prepare financial statements and other technical financial reporting documents
Operate office equipment such as a calculator, typewriter and copier
Plan and organize work
Work confidentially with discretion
Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately
Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations
Answer telephones and greet the public courteously
Perform clerical duties such as filing, typing, duplicating and maintaining routine records
Type at an acceptable rate of speed
Understand and follow oral and written directions
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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