Clerical Specialist I

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

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Job summary

Stony Brook University is seeking a Clerical Specialist I to perform diversified clerical work and maintain complex budget records for Campus Operations. The role emphasizes strong communication and collaboration with Procurement, Accounts Payable, and other departments.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma/GED and 3 years of clerical experience, with proficiency in MS Office or Google Workspace. Some exposure to work order systems and billing is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED (foreign equivalent or higher).
• Three (3) years of full-time clerical experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word) and/or Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Process varied and complex budget account records for Campus Operations.
• Handle invoices: receive, verify, and forward to Accounts Payable; contact vendors.
• Process purchases: enter requisitions and issue purchase orders.
• Manage department spreadsheets and track expenditures and balances.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies with documentation.

Skills

Clerical experience

MS Office

Google Workspace

Customer service

Deadline-driven

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

INFOR

Job description

Job Field Clerical/Secretarial

Required Qualifications (as Evidenced By An Attached Resume) High School Diploma/GED (foreign equivalent or higher). Three (3) years of full-time clerical experience. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word) and/or Google Workspace.

Preferred Qualifications Experience with a work order system (ex. INFOR). Experience with accounts payable and/or billing. Experience working in a customer service environment.

Brief Description Of Duties The Clerical Specialist I will perform diversified clerical work in maintaining and processing varied and complex records for budget accounts for the Campus Operations business office. Displays strong communication skills.

• Invoices:
• Ensure all invoices are received from vendors on a timely basis and forward to Accounts payable with proper authorization.
• Using computerized software systems, retrieve data and information. Verify data against vendor invoices to detect errors.
• Communicate with Procurement, Accounts Payable, and outside vendors regarding payment of invoices and payment issues.
• Respond to inquiries related to Procurement and Accounts Payable.
• Call vendors for invoices.
• Scan documents as needed into department-shared drives.
• Purchase Orders:
• Review, enter, and process requisitions using the SUNY Web, WolfMart, and work order systems.
• Prepare and process purchase orders for standard materials, supplies, equipment, and services.
• Accounts Spreadsheets:
• Assist in managing department account spreadsheets. Enter and update expenditures onto the correct spreadsheets. Add PO information, payment, and balance information.
• Oversee department account spreadsheets to track the status of contract expenditures, purchase orders, and related balances.
• Assist with performing complex functions in Excel. Create account spreadsheets, graphs, tables, and link spreadsheets.
• Reconcile Accounts:
• Reconcile accounts, update spreadsheets daily, compare spreadsheets to SUNY Business Intelligence (BI).
• Notify the Business Manager of all discrepancies immediately and assist in resolution by gathering and processing the correct documentation needed.
• Clerical Support:
• Answer phones and assist callers with their inquiries. Forward calls to the appropriate personnel.
• Ensure all files are organized and maintained for each department/account.
• Copy, scan and file documents.
• Provide clerical support to Facilities & Residential Operations supervisors and managers. Draft, manage, retrieve and send Department correspondence, prepare tables, charts, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Notes The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Non-Exempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

Essential Position: This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such may be required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency. For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

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Job Field Clerical/Secretarial

Primary Location US-NY-Stony Brook

Department/Hiring Area Campus Operations and Maintenance

Schedule Full-time

Posting Start Date Aug 11, 2026

Posting End Date Aug 25, 2026, 8:59:00 PM

Salary $47,000

Appointment Type Regular

Salary Grade N6

SBU Area The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook