Account Clerk

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne

We are currently seeking a full-time, on-site Account Clerk in our Administrative Business Services office. Assists Business Manager for IT, VCFAA Ancillaries (Bursar/Purchasing/ABS/Acct&Budget), as well as the business manager of Student Housing. The pay for this position is $17.00/hr.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serves as the initial resource and point of contact for ITS and VCFAA Ancillaries communicating and implementing university guidelines.
• Prepare, process and resolve discrepancies for various internal and external documents including: journal vouchers, intramural invoice vouchers, CD01s and CRV deposits.
• Audits documents prepared by the departments and resolves any issues that may arise.
• Follows-up on the status of purchases and payments. Supports and trains departments regarding SAP utilization.
• Uses SAP daily to review, prepare and audit account information.
• Attends various meetings and events to monitor compliance with university policies.
• Collect PCR Forms from departments and verify accounting information.
• Resolves discrepancies, missing signatures, inadequate receipts, etc.
• Reconciles bank transaction with correct account information on PCR Form.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Three years general office experience working with accounting, human resources or other business-related functions.
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Basic math and accounting knowledge.
• Excellent organization/prioritization skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with interruptions.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting, business or related field preferred.
• University experience with accounting processes, experience with ERP system and experience working with students preferred.
  
  

Benefits

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
• Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/
  
  

Additional Information

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
• A background check and misconduct will be required for employment in this position.
  
  

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt