Accounting Assistant

Location & Compensation

• Location:
  
  757 W 800 S, Cedar City, UT, 84720, United States
• Base Pay: $15.00 / Hour
• Employee Type: PT Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Processes financial aid receipts and distributes where designated.
• Creates and sends Student and other invoices as requested.
• Monitors accounts to identify outstanding debts.

• Reconciliation of GL accounts, bank accounts, and other accounts as requested.

• Assists in random and yearly physical inventory counts.
• Tags all purchased equipment over a determined threshold.
• Assists in maintaining fixed asset/inventory spreadsheets.

• Creates and runs special reports as requested.
• Assists with various journal entries as delegated.
• Filing and scanning documents as needed.
• Assists in end-of-year procedures as delegated.
• Ensure strict confidentiality of financial records.
• Provide customer-service-oriented interaction in all telephone and e-mail responses.
• All other duties as assigned.

To perform at a proficient level and to be fully qualified, a person would be expected to have:

• Education:
  
  High school degree or equivalent.
• Specialized Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  • Preferred to have a working knowledge of computerized accounting system software, specifically Quick Books.
  • History of dependability, reliability, high work ethic, and confidentiality.
  • Computer aptitude for database management, general word processing, and spreadsheet programs, specifically MS Excel, Word, and Google Suite.
  • Excellent typing and data entry skills.
  • Ability to work in a team-based environment as well as independently.
  • Possess excellent follow-up skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal skills.
• Experience:
  
  Experience in accounting is preferred.
• Background Check:
  Must be able to pass a background check.
• Probationary Period:
  Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of a six (6) month probationary period.

• Institution:
  Southwest Technical College
• Position:
  Accounting Assistant
• Reports To:
  
  Accountant

The Accounting Assistant will support all activities in the finance office, including filing, scanning, data entry, accounts receivable, financial aid, general reconciliation and reporting, and fixed asset functions. Assist where needed in all accounting responsibilities. Apply general accounting experience to meet department deadlines and perform various tasks.

Conventional Educational Environment. In some programs, employees may occasionally be exposed to cleaning chemicals and the hazards associated with the respective industry equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees being assigned to this classification; they are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

• Schedule for Position Monday - Friday; 20 hrs/week