Accounting Assistant

Richland Community College; Tennessee; On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland Community College is seeking an Accounting Assistant to perform routine accounting, data entry, and clerical tasks requiring judgement. You will support Accounts Payable, Payroll, Controller, and VP of Financial Services, handling filing, reports, and data entry.

You will be the first point of contact for visitors to the Business Office. The role requires a high school diploma with at least three years of accounting/bookkeeping experience; associate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent and three years of accounting/bookkeeping experience.
• Customer service and administrative/clerical experience is required.
• Associates Degree in business or accounting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Accounting Assistant will perform routine accounting, data entry and clerical functions requiring analysis and individual judgement.
• This position will assist a variety of positions within the Business Office, which include Accounts Payable, Payroll Coordinator, Controller, and Vice President of Financial Services.
• Filing, preparing reports, and data entry, as requested. The position will be the first point of contact for visitors of the college Business Office.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree in business or accounting (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Richland Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs. The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Erin Spanberger, Title IX Coordinator and Kim Dial as Deputy Title IX Coordinator [e-mail]
For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1.800.421.3481.

Accounting Assistant

Non-Discrimination Statement

Richland Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs. The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Erin Spanberger, Title IX Coordinator and Kim Dial as Deputy Title IX Coordinator [e-mail]
For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1.800.421.3481.

Contact Information

For questions about this posting or other general HR inquiries please email Human Resources ([e-mail] )

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title: Accounting Assistant
Job Category: Full-Time Staff
Division: Finance and Administration
Department: Main Campus

Job Description: The Accounting Assistant will perform routine accounting, data entry and clerical functions requiring analysis and individual judgement. This position will assist a variety of positions within the Business Office, which include Accounts Payable, Payroll Coordinator, Controller, and Vice President of Financial Services. Filing, preparing reports, and data entry, as requested. This position will be the first point of contact for visitors of the college Business Office.

Required Qualifications:

• High school graduation or equivalent and three years of accounting/bookkeeping experience required.
• Customer service and administrative/clerical experience is required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail with accurate data entry skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the College.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including intermediate-level experience with Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to prioritize work, exercise sound judgment, and make decisions consistent with College policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications: Associate’s Degree in business or accounting and an understanding of accounting principles is preferred.

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must be able to work effectively in stressful situations.
Must be able to receive, process, and provide visual and verbal information.
Respond to concurrent, multiple, non-related issues.
Provide timely response to externally imposed conditions and deadlines.
Must be able to sit and work at a computer for prolonged periods of time.

EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: Typical work hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There may be irregular hours including weekend and/or evening hours. Summer hours may vary. This position may be eligible for the Flexible Work Arrangement plan after the 120-day probationary period has been successfully completed.

TRAVEL: None required.

Salary: N-8 $19.34 - $24.18/hr

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: S304P
Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Open Date: 08/06/2026
Job Close Date: 08/20/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants Advertising Summary

Richland Community College is seeking candidates for the Accounting Assistant position. The Accounting Assistant will perform routine accounting, data entry and clerical functions requiring analysis and individual judgement. This position will assist a variety of positions within the Business Office, which include Accounts Payable, Payroll Coordinator, Controller, and Vice President of Financial Services. Filing, preparing reports, and data entry, as requested. This position will be the first point of contact for visitors of the college Business Office.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Transcripts