"Accounting Clerk II"

Job Description

Under general supervision, performs moderately complex accounting clerical or bookeeping tasks to support accounts payable/receivable, payroll, timekeeping, auditing and/or other accounting functions. Post journal entries, processes payments, and verifies accuracy of data.

Responsibilities

• Processing vendor payments within the accounting system in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintaining documentation such as invoices, receipts, purchase orders, emails, etc. for all processed payments.
• Filing, scanning, receiving, and logging mail, and organizing records.
• Maintain vendor master data in the Accounting System, double-checking data entry for accuracy to facilitate problem-free check runs.
• Communicate with vendors and assist with reconciling vendor statements and resolving outstanding issues.
• Assist with collection and review of user procurement card Statements, transaction activity logs and supporting receipts.
• Assist with obtaining supporting documents for processing staff expense travel reimbursement request.
• Assist with providing timely customer service by responding to internal and external customer communications.
• Assist with working fund requests, review of expenditure forms and verification of return of funds.
• Assist with gathering data and support for external and internal audit requests.
• Daily correspondence with university personnel related to invoice payment approvals.
• Other duties as identified and required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or state high school equivalency certificate.
• Minimum 3-5 years of accounting clerical experience, includes working knowledge of bookkeeping, mathematical methods, and techniques.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a professional environment providing customer service, performing payment processing or cash handling.
• Demonstrate high level of attention to detail and accuracy in monetary transactions.
• Ability to meet specified due dates and timelines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Skill in effective use of applicable technology and systems.
• Experience in applying basic analytical skills in reviewing transactions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or credits toward a college degree a plus.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials and Workday.
• Experience with State of Maryland Financial Management Information System "RSTARS".

Conditions of Employment

Selected candidates will be required to undergo a criminal background check and credit screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these checks, which may be conducted in full or in part by an authorized third-party provider.

Additional Job Information

Benefits Summary

Coppin State University offers a competitive benefits package to include health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave and federal holidays for all regular employees. Please see the link below to view the benefits that Coppin State University has to offer.

https://www.coppin.edu/benefits

Coppin State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. View the EEOC Know Your Rights poster for more information regarding your rights under the law.

If you experience difficulties utilizing the online application system or you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact Human Resources at AskHR@coppin.edu. Please note that only inquiries regarding a request for reasonable accommodation or system issues will be responded to when contacting this e-mail account. Reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.