University Accounting Clerk – Entry-Level Detail

D'Youville University; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

D’Youville University, a nationally ranked private university in Buffalo, New York, is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support the accounting team with routine clerical and financial tasks. You will focus on accurate data entry, document organization, and basic transaction processing, helping ensure audit-ready records and GAAP compliance.

The role involves journal entries, reconciling reports, grant and lease accounting, and ad-hoc reporting for audits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting preferred.
• 0-2 years of accounting or general ledger experience.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Ability to work with GAAP and maintain audit-ready records.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day treasury activities, cash processing.
• Review and reconcile monthly credit card reports.
• Enter journal entries, including reclassifications and recurring entries.
• Assist with grant accounting and reporting.
• Support lease accounting and subsidiary accounting operations.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports for audits and monthly financials.
• Maintain accurate records and support the accounting team.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Integrity

GAAP basics

Excel proficiency

Independent and collaborative

Education

Associate’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

D’Youville University, a nationally ranked private university in Buffalo, New York, is seeking an Accounting Clerk to support the accounting team with routine clerical and financial tasks. You will focus on accurate data entry, document organization, and basic transaction processing, helping ensure audit-ready records and GAAP compliance.

The role involves journal entries, reconciling reports, grant and lease accounting, and ad-hoc reporting for audits.