Carleton College

Carleton College

Accounting Specialist

Carleton College Campus, USA · Staff+ · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 75 days ago
AccountingExcelProcurementResearchCommunicationTime ManagementAccounts Payable

About the role

  • include data entry for new and existing suppliers, supplier invoice and expense report review, journal entries, and assistance with other general office tasks.
  • This position reports to the Assistant Controller in the Business Office, working closely with the Accounts Payable team.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with business office colleagues to resolve payment issues and inquiries.
  • Support document management for EIB disbursements.
  • Support reconciliation of supplier statements and help to resolve discrepancies.
  • Provide settlement run support, preparing paper checks for mailing as needed.
  • Provide support for Accounts Payable functions during planned/unplanned leaves, assisting team members as needed.
  • Provide support to the Assistant Controller with other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Associate Accounting degree or Accounting Certificate
  • 1-3 years' of full-time professional experience in an accounting department or business office setting
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Accounts Payable and/or Accounting
  • Manage supplier inquiries about required documentation.

Skills

  • Ability to work with a wide variety of people
  • Professional appearance and behavior
  • Able to prioritize and meet deadlines
  • Able to multitask
  • Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy
  • Ability to research and analyze
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Positive attitude

Compensation

  • The expected hourly rate for this position is $26.50.

Benefits

  • require ability to work independently, with a strong attention to detail and accuracy, awareness of Business Office functions, an inquisitive personality, and an interest in learning.
  • Education/Experience (supported by job duties):

Equal opportunity

  • We are committed to developing our staff to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society.
  • Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Carleton also offers a robust suite of benefits including:
  • A generous 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution and 2% employee contribution.
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