Accounting Technician

Hillsborough College; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsborough Community College is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to handle invoice processing, vendor payments, and compliance with internal controls. The role requires at least two years in accounting and a technical school credential.

The position involves collaborating with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure accuracy and timely payments, with an emphasis on maintaining records and improving processes.

Qualifications

• The position requires vocational or other technical school beyond high school or GED equivalent and at least two years of prior-related work experience in an accounting setting.

Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing: Review, verify, and process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards, contributing to the overall financial health of the organization.
• Payment Management: Prepare and execute settlement runs, ensuring timely disbursement of payments. Develop and maintain strong relationships with co-departments.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of all accounts payable transactions, ensuring documentation is complete and organized.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within the accounts payable function.
• Reporting: Assist in preparing financial audit packets and supporting documentation. Assist co-workers as needed, other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Accounts payable

Vendor invoices

Compliance

Record keeping

Education

Vocational or technical school beyond high school or GED

Job description

Compensation and Position Summary

Compensation Range: $18.58 - $28.31 Position Summary: Hiring Salary Range: $17.51 to $19.26 per hour depending on qualifications.

Handles supplier invoices, ensuring timely and accurate processing of contracts, invoices and payments.

This role involves collaborating with internal and external departments and external suppliers to maintain relationships while upholding financial accuracy and compliance.

Job Duties

• Invoice Processing: Review, verify, and process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards, contributing to the overall financial health of the organization.
• Payment Management: Prepare and execute settlement runs, ensuring timely disbursement of payments. Develop and maintain strong relationships with co-departments.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of all accounts payable transactions, ensuring documentation is complete and organized.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within the accounts payable function.
• Reporting: Assist in preparing financial audit packets and supporting documentation. Assist co-workers as needed, other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The position requires vocational or other technical school beyond high school or GED equivalent and at least two years of prior-related work experience in an accounting setting.

Employment Details

Close Date: Open Until Filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hillsborough Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our applicants and employees is critical to our success as a community partner.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical/mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, and military/veteran status.

Preference will also be given to veterans and spouses who are eligible under the Veterans' Preference Law. At time of application, submittal of Form DD214 is the minimum requirement for veterans' preference claim.

Background Check

The selected candidate identified for this position will be required to successfully complete a Level II criminal background check, which includes fingerprinting.

E-Verify

Hillsborough Community College participates in the US E-Verify program.

Company Overview

Founded in 1968, HC is currently the fifth largest community college in Florida’s State College System, serving more than 42,000 students each year at its five campuses, three centers and online platform.

HC offers more than 200 academic options including the associate in art and associate in science degrees, college credit certificates, postsecondary adult vocational certificates, advanced technical diplomas and certificates, as well as continuing education and lifelong learning courses.

The College has an annual budget of over $135 million and employs more than 2,200. Over 84 percent of HC graduates stay in the local community, and together, HC and its former students contribute more than $1.3 billion in added income and economic impact to Hillsborough County.