Accounting Technician Position Available In Watauga, North Carolina

Accounting Technician
Appalachian State University
in Boone, NC

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Full-Time

Salary:

$38,418

• $45,751

Posted:

05/01/2025

Application Due:

05/18/2025

Category:

Business and Financial Services Accounting Technician Department:

University Bookstore

• Administration
• 170500 Minimum Qualifications
  Graduation from High School and one year of experience in accounting work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. License/Certification Required Essential Job Functions
Responsible for the Campus Store accounts payables. Process all invoices for payment. Process all credits from returns. Assures that vendors are paid in a timely manner to take advantage of discounts and special terms that are offered. Serves as backup for accounts receivables and receptionist. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
This position requires a full range of accounting and customer service skills. The accounting skills needed are an understanding of and correctly applying accounting principles with the ability to create and understand complex transactions. Accuracy in maintaining department funds are essential. Ability to develop formulas for moderately complex spreadsheets, strong attention to detail, and ability to analyze information independently is required. This position has contact with departments all across campus, customers and staff as well as consistent communication with vendors concerning processing payments and credits among other things. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are required. Patience and an accommodating spirit are important. Preferred Qualifications
Individual with accounting experience.
Knowledge of computer spreadsheets particularly Excel
Knowledge of other basic computer skills and applications, especially Point-of-Sale systems.

Work Schedule/Hours:

The Campus Store is open from 8:00 a.m.

• 6:00 p.m. Monday
• Thursday, Friday from 8:00 a.m.
• 5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m.
• 3:00 p.

m., with extended hours for special events.

The 40-hour/week schedule for this position would typically fall within these limits.

Occasional Sunday hours.

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$38,418

• $45,751

Closing Date:

5/18/2025 To apply, visit https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/50694 Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation. jeid-9b2a1cd69eb2f04eba9c90d3988188af Apply Now