Accounting Assistant — College Finance & Data Entry

Richland Community College; Tennessee; On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland Community College is seeking an Accounting Assistant to perform routine accounting, data entry, and clerical tasks with careful attention to detail. The role supports multiple areas in the Business Office, including Accounts Payable, Payroll, Controller, and VP of Financial Services.

The ideal candidate has strong data entry, organizational skills, and a customer-service mindset, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Typical hours are weekdays with potential for flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent and three years of accounting/bookkeeping experience required, or an Associate’s Degree in accounting or a related field
• Customer service and administrative/clerical experience is required.

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. This position will be the first point of contact for visitors of the college Business Office.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accurate data entry

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal & written communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Prioritize work & judgement

Discretion with confidential info

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s Degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Richland Community College is seeking an Accounting Assistant to perform routine accounting, data entry, and clerical tasks with careful attention to detail. The role supports multiple areas in the Business Office, including Accounts Payable, Payroll, Controller, and VP of Financial Services.

The ideal candidate has strong data entry, organizational skills, and a customer-service mindset, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Typical hours are weekdays with potential for flexible arrangements.