Accounting Clerk II at Michigan State University in EAST LANSING, Michigan

Job Description:

Job no: 994967

Work type: Support Staff

Pay Grade: 08

Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Education

Department: Teacher Education 10014815

Sub Area: CT- Clerical Tech.

Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience

Location: East Lansing

Categories: Office/Clerical Support, Clerical Technical- CT, Full Time (90-100%), Union, Remote-Friendly
Position Summary

The Department of Teacher Education in the College of Education is seeking an Accounting Clerk to join our team! This position supports the Fiscal Officer and Research Administrator positions with financial transactions and account management.

The incumbent will be initiating payments to outside vendors, faculty and students for the department via disbursement vouchers, procurement card (Pcard), and fellowships, along with any documentation needed to process transactions. Support travel for faculty, graduate students, and their associates by coordinating, creating, and managing all travel requests and expense reports for their travel. Monthly maintaining and reconciling of Pcard transactions. Maintaining account files by pulling relevant monthly reports to assist with account management.

The incumbent will be expected to attend classes necessary for maintaining certifications, fulfilling job duties and enhancement of work environment. Other duties may include but are not limited to providing main office coverage and supporting coworkers with duties as needed.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge normally acquired through a high school education; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in accounting, bookkeeping, records maintenance and/or experience in spreadsheet, word processing, and/or database software. The job may require knowledge of technical or medical terminology and/or technical training related to the field of employment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of university policies and procedures; strong oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal and customer service skills; demonstrates a work orientation that includes problem solving, taking initiative, set priorities and meet deadlines, working as part of a team, and learning for continuous self-improvement; ability to multi-task and work in a busy environment; proficient in database management, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Excel, CONCUR, and Enterprise Business Systems (KFS, BI, SAP-HR).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

education.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends October 15, 2024 at 11:55 P.M.

Advertised: Oct 9, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Oct 22, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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