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Kennesaw State University · 1 day ago

Accounting Assistant

Kennesaw, GA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$17.42/hr - $21.78/hr

Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country, committed to transforming lives through academic excellence and innovative research. The Accounting Assistant supports the assigned department by performing administrative tasks, maintaining accounting records, processing transactions, and communicating with faculty, staff, and vendors.

Education

Responsibilities

Performs general accounting duties for the assigned area

Prepares invoice packets and reviews expense reports and invoices, checking for compliance

Reconciles accounts to general ledger

Prepares assigned grants and/or contracts

Manages assigned vendor accounts per established guidelines

Provides administrative support to the department by monitoring department inbox and phones, data entry, journal entry, filing and scans documents

Provides reports and queries as requested or assigned

Communicates with vendors, faculty and staff regarding reimbursement request discrepancies

Qualification

Accounting processesPeopleSoft softwareData entryAttention to detailCustomer serviceCommunication skillsTime managementProblem solving

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

On-the-job training provided

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

Advanced data entry and 10 key skills

Understands accounting processes and basic bookkeeping procedures (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable)

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Preferred

An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education related to accounting, finance, business or other related field

PeopleSoft software experience

Previous accounting or financial services experience