Accounting Specialist

ISU Research Park; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ISU Research Park seeks an Accounting Specialist I to provide basic support to the accounting team. You will assist with simple financial tasks, data entry, and invoice processing.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of general office or basic accounting experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. The position may be full-time or part-time and is based in Des Moines, Iowa.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; related experience considered.
• 2+ years of general office or basic accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in invoice creation and distribution to customers
• Research customer discrepancies and respond to customer inquiries
• Assist with basic data entry for accounts receivable
• Perform office tasks such as scanning and copying
• Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Problem solving

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Accounting Specialist I provides basic support to the accounting team, assisting with simple financial tasks and data entry.

Essential Job Functions

• Support the team in invoice creation and distribution to customers
• Research customer discrepancies and respond to customer inquiries
• Assist with basic data entry for accounts receivable
• Perform office tasks such as scanning and copying
• Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of general office or basic accounting experience
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Problem solving
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in business administration, Accounting, or related field
• Basic understanding of accounting terms and concepts
• Professional office setting
• Primarily sedentary role with some light filing duties
• Use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers
• May be part-time or full-time, depending on organizational needs