Accounting & Finance Support Specialist — Flexible Hours

Richland Community College; Decatur (IL); 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 functions requiring analysis and individual judgement. This position will assist the Business Office, including Accounts Payable, Payroll Coordinator, Controller, and Vice President of Financial Services, with filing, reports and data entry.

Typical hours are Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with possible irregular hours.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent with three years of accounting/bookkeeping experience.
• Customer service and administrative/clerical experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to work with various campus departments and maintain confidentiality.
• Preferred: Associate’s Degree in business or accounting.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine accounting, data entry and clerical functions.
• Assist Accounts Payable, Payroll Coordinator, Controller and VP of Financial Services.
• File, prepare reports and respond as first point of contact for Business Office visitors.
• Maintain accuracy and confidentiality in handling information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Accounting/bookkeeping experience

Customer service experience

Administrative/clerical experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in business or accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Richland Community College is seeking an Accounting Assistant to perform routine accounting, data entry and clerical functions requiring analysis and individual judgement. This position will assist the Business Office, including Accounts Payable, Payroll Coordinator, Controller, and Vice President of Financial Services, with filing, reports and data entry.

Typical hours are Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with possible irregular hours.