What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Clerk III position at Nebraska State College System?
Nature of Work
This is a leadership position involving the independent application of advanced accounting principles and practices to a wide range of financial accounts and records within an established accounting system. Work responsibilities include updating, reconciling and maintaining facility accounts receivable and accounts payable ledgers, updating, reconciling and maintaining individual student payment accounts and compiling statistical information and preparing financial statements and reports. An employee within this classification is expected to use independent judgment in making decisions within the context of professional edicts and departmental policies and procedures. General supervision is received from an administrative superior with work reviewed in the form of compliance with financial policies and procedures and overall accuracy. Employees in this classification will provide leadership over other accounting and clerical staff.
Examples of Work Performed
Daily:
1. Open mail and route to correct individual
2. Code invoices with vendor number
3. Analyze and code invoice with expense code
4. Enter invoices for payment
5. Reconcile invoice batch for payment
Monthly:
1. Reconcile vendor statements
As Needed:
1. Maintain vendor list
2. Maintain prepaid payables list
3. Answer campus questions pertaining to process, procedure, budget
4. Review outstanding warrant report
5. Make journal entries
6. Other duties as assigned
1. Open mail and route to correct individual
2. Code invoices with vendor number
3. Analyze and code invoice with expense code
4. Enter invoices for payment
5. Reconcile invoice batch for payment
Monthly:
1. Reconcile vendor statements
As Needed:
1. Maintain vendor list
2. Maintain prepaid payables list
3. Answer campus questions pertaining to process, procedure, budget
4. Review outstanding warrant report
5. Make journal entries
6. Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Graduation from Senior High school or equivalent supplemented by an Associate’s degree in accounting or a related field and two years of responsible supervisory experience in accounting or bookkeeping or any combination of skills, knowledge and abilities that meet these requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Physical Demands
License and Certification Requirements
N/A
Other Requirements
- Criminal Background Check
- Credit Check
Salary Information
Competitive, commensurate, with qualifications and experience. Attractive and comprehensive benefit package. Annual starting salary is $39,179.
FTE
1.000
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Union Status
NAPE
Number of Vacancies
1
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
PS1639P
Desired Start Date
Open Date
04/01/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Wayne State College is seeking an Accounting Clerk III.
General Information
Wayne State College serves as a model of success for regional public higher education. Investments in infrastructure and facilities, expanded academic programs and partnerships, a whole-campus approach to recruitment and retention, and a commitment to strategic planning position the College as a strong member of the Nebraska State College System. More than 4,500 students rely on Wayne State for access to graduate and undergraduate degree programs in more than 130 programs of study each year, a role the College has proudly filled since its founding in 1891. Our goals are clear: continually improve retention and graduation rates, provide high-quality academic programs and campus facilities, support workforce and economic development in the region, maintain affordability and access, and manage resources for sustainability. We invite qualified applicants to join us in our important work.
EEO Statement
The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.
Veteran Statement
This position is subject to Veterans Preference.
Salary : $39,179