Accounting Clerk II - Finance

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Job Title

Classification Title

Department:
Department Accounts Payable

Work Location:

Main Campus

Under the direction of the Accounts Payable Manager, performs a variety of duties relating to the Accounting function. The Accounting Clerk II is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

The Accounting Clerk II performs all duties of an Accounts Payable clerk; duties involve utilizing extensive knowledge of all Accounts Payable and Purchasing functions; requires the use of judgment in the analysis of transactions and the determination if accounting and auditing procedures are followed; will maintain control over accounts payable by auditing accounts payable records; examines invoices for proper authorization, proper budget and object codes, and conformance to policies and procedures;

investigates and resolves problems that arise among college employees, students and vendors pertaining to accounts payable items; manages all difficult transactions, escalated inquiries and customer relationships; prepares accounts payable register and reconciles processed transactions to system balances for each check run and month-end; trains and mentors other accounts payable employees on policies and procedures, recommending process improvements; maintains the integrity of information contained in the accounts payable database and files for the annual submission of IRS Forms 1099;

maintains confidentiality of sensitive information; plus other duties as assigned—including assistance with accounting projects and preparation of excel spreadsheets, reports and account analyses.

Minimum of an Associates Degree in Business, with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking or business related field.
Please ensure this is clearly outlined in your resume and application.

• Knowledge of all Accounts Payable and Purchasing procedures.
• Requires the use of judgment in the analysis of transactions and the determination if accounting and auditing procedures have been followed.
• Ability to use a computer and 10 key calculator.
• Must possess basic typing skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, and Outlook.
• Must possess good organizational skills.
• Comply with the GLB Act requirements for the protection and privacy of financial information.
• Comply with the FTC Red Flag Rule requirements to protect against identity theft.
• Must be able to work with vendors and students to resolve problems.
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and perform duties with little supervision working from policies, procedures established within the department.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence.
• Good oral communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
• Computational skills.

Full Time

Hourly/Salary:
Hourly

Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for benefit eligible employees and family, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment.

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Life insurance;
  Optional life
• Disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• MVCC Tuition waiver
• SURS Retirement plan
• Vacation Days
• Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Personal days
• Bereavement days
• Tax-sheltered annuity plans

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Chicago Tribune
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • MVCC Website/Posting
  • Employee of MVCC
  • Other
  • No Response
• * Are you a State Universities Retirement System (SURS) annuitant and currently receiving a monthly annuity?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have the minimum of five years’ experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking or a business related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have the minimum of an Associate's degree?
  • YES
  • NO