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Accounting Specialist II

Oakland Community College

Job Description

 

 

Accounting Specialist II

 
 
Employee Group:
Classified
 
 
Location:
Auburn Hills Campus (Auburn Hills, MI)
 
 
Regional Worksite Location:
Auburn Hills, Waterford, & Bloomfield Hills
 
 
Division:
Financial Services
 
 
Department:
Emergency Medical Services
 
 
Posting Date:
11/28/2022
 
 
Application Deadline:
Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 11:59pm
 
 
Shift Days:
Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
 
 
Salary Range:
$23.89/hour
 
 
 
Summary of Purpose:

Performs varied clerical, bookkeeping, and accounting duties within the Emergency Services departments of the College. The employee takes initiative to research, analyze and reconcile accounting discrepancies in order to resolve issues. This employee is expected to work in a multi-cultural, diverse working environment.

 
 
Typical Duties:
This description is intended to indicate the types of duties and responsibilities requested of the employee assigned this title. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required:
  • Maintains accounting records for department/area of work, ensuring proper documentation is retained for audit and regulatory review.
  • Maintains student financial records.
  • Prepares annual reports; assists in audit issues, as needed.
  • Interprets and analyzes computer reports; corrects errors and provides explanation to administrators, as needed.
  • Assists in the budget process, as needed.
  • Acts as liaison representative with collectors, billing agents, and federal/state staff personnel.
  • Maintains familiarity with general ledger account structure and maintenance practices within functional area.
  • Performs technical-level activities such as bank account reconciliation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, and journal voucher preparation.
  • Acts in a lead capacity on projects, as needed.
  • Interprets operating procedures/guidelines to resolve unusual work problems/situations and/or explain them to others (e.g., students, administrators, etc.).
  • Maintains confidentiality.
  • Communicates with outside agencies of all levels on billing and account maintenance.
  • Handles unusual problems/situations; regularly exercises independent judgment when making decisions on matters related to their area of assignment.
  • Receives checks and wire transfers, matching to appropriate invoice to be cashiered, and processes accordingly, if applicable in the functional area.
  • Ensures timely monitoring of fraudulent activity to minimize losses to the College.
  • Trains and directs College student personnel, with appropriate approval
  • Performs related tasks, as assigned.
  • Ability to work additional hours, as needed.
 
 
 
Minimum Education and Experience Requirement:

 

EDUCATION: An earned Associate Degree or higher in Accounting or Business Administration (with a concentration in Accounting).

-AND-

EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of accounting experience with demonstrated customer service experience and demonstrated ability applying critical thinking skills to resolve issues.

 
 
Required Documents Message:
 
* Resume
* Transcript
 
 

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