Clerk III - 1-Year Specified Term

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); Remote; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

University-paid life insurance

Retirement plans

Generous leave policies

24/7 support services

Well-being resources

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The University of Iowa accounts payable team seeks a Clerk III for a 1 year term. Under general supervision, software like PeopleSoft and E-Pro are used to process invoices and create vouchers for payment.

This remote-Within-Iowa position supports a busy office while offering health coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance. Schedule is Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm; location is remote within Iowa.

Qualifications

• Any combination of related clerical office experience, related undergraduate education, and/or post high school clerical training that is the equivalent to two years of full-time employment.

Responsibilities

• Audits, evaluates, and enters vendor invoices on-line to create vouchers for payment in an accurate and timely manner.
• Examine, evaluate and verify invoices and supporting documentation, checking for completeness and accuracy, determining conformity to established guidelines or policies.
• Act as a customer service representative by responding to phone inquiries and providing information regarding policies and procedures, requiring knowledge of both assigned and related work areas.
• Assist co-workers and other members of the department as needed.

Skills

clerical experience

invoice processing

customer service

Tools

PeopleSoft

E-Pro

AP/PO

Job description

The University of Iowa Accounts Payable Department is seeking a Clerk III – 1 year specified term. Under general supervision, performs and coordinates clerical work such as examining and evaluating vendor invoices according to established guidelines and processing them online to create vouchers for payment. Duties involve the use of a variety of software (PeopleSoft, E-Pro, AP/PO, web applications, etc.), personal computers, and other office equipment such as phone, scanner, and 10 key adding machines. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Duties to include:

Audits, evaluates, and enters vendor invoices on-line to create vouchers for payment in an accurate and timely manner.

Examine, evaluate and verify invoices and supporting documentation, checking for completeness and accuracy, determining conformity to established guidelines or policies

Act as a customer service representative by responding to phone inquiries and providing information regarding policies and procedures, requiring knowledge of both assigned and related work areas.

Assist co-workers and other members of the department as needed.

Schedule:Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Location: Remote within Iowa

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

Any combination of related clerical office experience, related undergraduate education, and/or post high school clerical training that is the equivalent to two years of full-time employment.

Desirable Qualifications:

Effective communication

Prior experience processing invoices

Experience working in a fast paced environment

Position and Application Details:

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. State agency employers in Iowa are required to use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. University of Iowa employees, including those who work remotely or out-of-state, are subject to E-Verify .

For additional questions,please contact Brooke McMurl at [phone] [e-mail].

Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success.

• Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies.
• Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists.
• Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.

Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.

Additional Information

• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: Remote within Iowa

Compensation

• Starting Salary Minimum: 39859.92

Contact Information

• Organization: Finance & Operations (General)
• Contact Name: Brooke McMurl

Equal opportunity employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .