Accounting, Accounting Policies, Administrative Skills, Business Solutions, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Administration, High School Diploma, Higher Education, Interpersonal Skills, Nonprofit, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Spreadsheets, Time Management, Transaction Processing/Management, Writing Skills
Req Id: 43090
Job Title: Senior Accounting Assistant
City: west lafayette
Job Description:
Job Summary
Accounting Services is seeking a Senior Accounting Assistant to join our team. This role will provide administrative support for the Finance area.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Support accounting functions, including financial reviews, assisting with accounting processes, monitoring and coordinating communications, and assisting with accounting projects.
- Apply accounting principles and procedures in working with specialized accounting processes, transactions, and reports.
What We're Looking For:
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Four years of accounting or financial industry related experience.
Skills Needed:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced proficiency in business applications, especially spreadsheets
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships
- Provide a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Capable of taking initiative, assuming responsibility, working independently, and contributing to a team environment
What is Helpful:
- Experience working with non-profit or higher education.
- Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Additional Information:
- To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary CLICK HERE
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
Purdue University is an EO/AA university.
Career Stream
Administrative and Operational Support 3
Pay Band S045
Job Code #200023319
The anticipated annual rate for this position is $43,500/year. The final salary offer will be determined based on various factors, including internal equity, available budget, and relevant experience.
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Posting Start Date: 7/20/26