Accounting Assistant II

Company: UNAVAILABLE
Location: Logan
Posted on: January 12, 2022

Job Description:

OverviewThe Controller's Office is seeking applicants for their Accounting Assistant positions. These self-motivated individuals will be responsible for Accounts Payable related tasks at Utah State University. There are currently two positions available.Responsibilities

• Process payments in the e-procurement system, USU EZ-BUY
• Will be responsible for sorting, sealing, and mailing university checks. This may include delivering items to the Cashiers Office or to other offices on campus as needed
• Includes any other accounts payable related tasks assigned by supervisor
• Answer multiple telephone lines in a professional manner
• Assist students and campus personnel at front counter
• Work with vendors to resolve payment issuesQualificationsMinimum Qualifications
  • Knowledge of Accounts Payable procedures
  • Two years of bookkeeping/accounting related work experience, or Associates degree or certification in a designated field.
  • Must be able to communicate in a professional manner both verbally and in written form
  • Must have experience in working in multiple computer programs simultaneously including Windows, Excel, and web browsers
  • Must be able to handle confidential information
  • Demonstrate a willingness to learn and acquire new skills
  • Accurate ten-key and keyboarding required
  • Finalist may be required to perform a ten-key and/or keyboarding test at the time of the employment interviewPreferred Qualifications:
    • Knowledge of USU's Banner Finance System
    • Knowledge of University Travel Policies and proceduresRequired DocumentsAlong with the online application, please attach:
    • Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
    • Cover Letter to be to be typed/pasted into a text box at the end of application.**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**Advertised SalaryCommensurate with experience, plus excellent benefitsADAEmployees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.University HighlightsUtah State University (USU) was founded in 1888 and is honored to be Utahs land-grant and space-grant university. USU is a Carnegie RU/H (Research University/High Research Activity) institution with approximately 27,700 students (24,660 undergraduates and 3,040 graduate students) on the Logan main campus. Utah States statewide system features eight campuses and 23 education centers and serves all counties in the state with Extension programs. USU offers 114 undergraduate majors, 132 graduate programs, and a variety of innovative stackable associate and certificate credentials. Washington Monthly ranked USU 14th in their national university rankings in 2019 and the 5th best public national university in the nation in 2018. As one of the two premier research institutions in Utah, USU is proud to provide a high-quality education at an affordable price. Additional information about Utah State University can be found here.A core characteristic of USU is engagement with communities and people in economic development, improvements to quality of life, and human capital.Through the practical application of knowledge, the University and its faculty engage and share expertise with the state, nation, and world, preserving the historical land-grant tradition of partnering with communities to address critical societal issues in the interest of the public good.The USU main campus is located in beautiful Logan, Utah; a city of about 50,000 situated in a picturesque mountain valley about 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. Outstanding recreational opportunities abound in the nearby mountains and proximate region. Notice of Non-discriminationIn its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies:Executive Director of the Office of Equity discrimination@usu.edu, Old Main Rm. 161, 435-797-1266Title IX Coordinator Hilary Renshaw, titleix@usu.edu, Old Main Rm. 161, 435-797-1266.For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visithttps://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.govU.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.govUSU is sensitive to the needs of dual career couples and provides a Dual Career Assistance program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment.

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