PURPOSE Perform professional accounting and administrative work which assists in maintaining the universitys accounting and payroll functions and responsibilities while exercising discretion in planning and carrying out the duties of work procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Data entry • Balancing and record keeping for payroll office • Answer questions from employees concerning payroll inquiries • Process vendor invoices for payment • Resolve invoice payment discrepancies by communicating with vendors and university employees • Prepare checks for disbursement by the Cashiers Office • Reconcile vendor statements • Preparation of month end journal entries • Reconcile daily cashier till reports • Assist with Time & Effort Reporting
Contributes to the overall success of the office by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Strong data entry skills • Strong customer service skills both verbal and written • Strong time management skills • Ability to work independently and in a team setting • Strong computer electronic spreadsheet skills • Ability to multi-task • Analytical thinking
QUALIFICATIONS
• High school diploma required • Minimum 2 years of office experience required
PREFFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelors degree in business or accounting preferred • Experience with accounts payable, payroll, and general accounting
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Light sedentary office work • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time with or without notice in accordance with the needs of Lincoln University.
Note: I made some minor adjustments to the formatting to improve readability, but I did not change or rewrite any of the original text.