Accounting Clerk III

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

This position is an Oakland University Professional Support Association- MEA / NEA position. The incumbent will be represented by the MEA / NEA. This position will remain open a minimum of five (5) working days. External applicants may be considered. Qualified bargaining unit members will receive interviews and initial consideration.

Employee Group/Grade
: C-7

Job Category

Work Schedule
: FT/Reg (40 hours)

Shift/Days
:
This is a full-time position. Flexible work hours may be available.

Pay Schedule
:
Month

Number of Hrs./Wk.: 40

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years clerical accounting/bookkeeping experience.
• Possess the keyboarding skills necessary to perform successfully in this position.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to effectively interact with students, public, faculty and staff.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and ability to utilize proper standard office source manuals.
• Experience with computer-based accounting systems.
• Ability to perform the functions consistent with intermediate word processing and intermediate spreadsheet applications as demonstrated by a skills assessment.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with computer-based accounting systems.
• Light typing.
• Ability to compose correspondence.

All

Qualifications:

Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.

Ability to work under pressure in a high energy, diverse, multi-tasking environment. Particular focus on working directly with student organizations, community partners, and business vendors. Must be well organized, attentive to details and deadlines, maintain a high volume of centralized accounting records, and be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Google Suites, and other accounting systems.

To perform clerical accounting duties in a large and/or complex administrative unit.

Job Open Date
: 06/12/2026

Job Close Date

• * Are you a member of the Oakland University Professional Support Association-MEA/NEA?
  • Yes
  • No
  • No Response

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

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