Accounting Technician

Miami University; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Miami University in Oxford, Ohio is seeking an Accounting Technician to support the Honors College operations in accounting, accounts payable, bursar and purchasing. This hourly role handles routine clerical tasks with some independent judgment to keep daily processes moving.

A background in basic accounting, strong math and clear communication are valued, with about 20 hours per week at $19/hour. The position requires foundational coursework beyond high school and related experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping procedures.
• Business math skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of computers and office applications.
• Ability to work with people with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate files and databases for student, department and vendor accounts.
• Serve as information resource and resolve accounting, accounts payable, bursar and purchasing inquiries.
• Interpret policies and procedures and support routine and non-routine accounting tasks.
• Process travel expenses, purchase documents, payments, and budget reports.
• Monitor projects and ensure necessary changes are made.
• Gather and analyze statistical information and generate reports.
• Generate statements of account and assist with phones, typing, mailings, and supplies.

Skills

Accounting basics

Business math

Oral & written communication

Computers & office applications

Diversity awareness

Education

Some college coursework

Job description

Job TitleAccounting TechnicianDepartmentHonors CollegeWorker TypeRegularPay TypeHourlyHourly Rate19Work ShiftScheduled Weekly Hours20Benefit EligibleNoPost-Offer, Pre-Employment Physical Required?NoJob Description SummaryPerforms a variety of moderately complex administrative tasks requiring some independent judgment related to ensuring the successful completion of the daily operations of Accounting, Accounts Payable, Bursar or Purchasing.Job DescriptionEssential DutiesMaintains complete, accurate, and up-to-date files and computer databases on student, university department and vendor accounts.Serves as informational resource for students, university departments, and vendors; investigates and resolves problems and difficulties regarding accounting, accounts payable, bursar and purchasing. Interprets policies and procedures.Assists in various routine and non-routine activities regarding accounting, accounts payable, bursar and purchasing.Performs a variety of intermediate to complex administrative tasks which may include review and monitor agency fund accounts for compliance with financial policies and procedures; process travel expense reports, various purchase documents, payments, budget reports and debit requisitions.Monitors and reviews projects; ensures all necessary changes are made. Gathers and analyzes statistical information regarding accounting, accounts payable, bursar or purchasing's programs and activities; produces reports.Performs a variety of administrative tasks including generating statements of account, answering phones, typing, coordinating bulk mailings, ordering supplies and copying.Minimum QualificationsRequires twelve months of coursework or training beyond high school and two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of unit's operations, policies, and procedures; knowledge of computers and office applicationsKnowledge of accounting/bookkeeping proceduresBusiness math skills, oral and written communication skillsAbility to work with people with diverse backgroundsMay require supervisory, clerical and/or research skillsAdditional Position Information (if applicable)Special Instructions (if applicable)Interested candidates are welcome to contact the Dean of the Honors College, Dr. Zeb Baker, with any questions that they might have about this opportunity. His email is [e-mail] InformationA criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.This organization participates in E-Verify.Remote WorkFor positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.Reasonable AccommodationsRequests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.Miami University Values StatementMiami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. 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