Accounting Assistant

Job Summary

Assists with accounting support work and bookkeeping, such as documenting transactions, processing payments, and preparing invoices to ensure the accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions.

• Assists with the daily operations of the department.
• Performs routine accounting activities such as receiving, processing, and updating financial transactions for an organization or team.
• Process Travel Authorizations and Travel Reimbursement Vouchers for faculty and students.
• Process departmental request for payments for faculty and students.
• Assist with accounts receivable and payable and other similar financial transactions.
• Assist with acquiring quotes for lab supplies.
• Process departmental laboratory orders.
• Calculates, posts, reconciles and verifies duties to obtain primary financial data.
• Reconcile accounts and payroll monthly.
• Process requisitions to maintain a purchase order.
• Maintains timelines for job completion and monitors completion of tasks.
• Serves as backup for front office when needed.
• Performs additional similar or related duties as assigned or required.

High School (Required)

Relevant experience – 4 years (Required)

$20.50 - $30.76

Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

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