Wayne State University ยท 1 day ago
Accounting Associate Sr.
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$32K/yr - $38K/yrWayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in Detroit, Michigan, seeking an experienced Accounting Associate Sr. The role involves performing moderately complex clerical and bookkeeping work, processing various financial documents, and maintaining accurate financial records for the university.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Audit, voucher and process a variety of financial documents including receipts and disbursements following standard bookkeeping methods and established University guidelines and procedures, e.g. Special Payment Authorization (SPA), Travel Expense Report (TER), Contract Payment Authorization (CPA), Contract Information Transmittal (CIT), Internal Requisition Billing (IRB), stipends and/or petty cash vouchers. Check and verify data and determine accuracy of submitted documents, e.g. account and invoice numbers, signatures, descriptions, etc
Receive and input data into computerized financial accounting system. Update on-line records; add, delete and edit data. Create records of vendor information and payment of services. Review and verify coded data for accurate report generation
Maintain and balance bookkeeping records for a specific area or unit. Reconcile special accounts (e.g. tuition) and loans (short and long-term); maintain general accounting ledger according to established procedures. Process, deposit and distribute checks (e.g. trusteeship), tickets, etc
Compile statistical data; prepare special activity or productivity reports, e.g. number of documents processed. Maintain payment records and/or logs. Run tapes to proofread, check and verify accuracy of document data
Answer general inquiries regarding departmental operations, activities and established applicable University guidelines and regulations, e.g. APPM, FAS, etc. Resolve problems and answer questions regarding vendor payment and on processing of financial documents. Contact appropriate University personnel regarding errors or discrepancies on financial forms
May provide functional supervision to a small number (1-3) of student or part-time technician support personnel. Assign routine clerical and data entry activities. Train in appropriate methods and procedures
Perform standard clerical functions. Operate computer terminal and general office equipment, e.g. calculator, typewriter, photocopier, etc. Type routine correspondence, forms and memos; schedule appointments and reservations; prepare mailings, etc
Perform related work as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Some experience in bookkeeping, accounting or office recordkeeping
Ability to make mathematical computations accurately
Ability to operate standard office equipment
Some knowledge of University policies, procedures and regulations is necessary
Ability to work within established deadlines and in pressure situations
Strong organizational skills; keen attention to detail
Ability to type with speed and accuracy and data entry skills may be required
Ability to communicate effectively with others
Typically, incumbents have held positions as Accounting Clerk, Office Clerk or Secretary
Preferred
Coursework in bookkeeping or accounting preferred
Some experience using and knowledge of Financial Accounting System (FAS) preferred
Company
Wayne State University
A premier research university serving a diverse body of motivated students in vibrant Midtown, the cultural center of Detroit.
Founded in 1868
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sanjana Vutukuri
Summer Research Program Co-Founder - Brains 101
Bethany Wicksall Gielczyk
Chief Financial Officer
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