Find & Apply For Bookkeeper / Accounting Clerk Jobs in Kingman, Arizona

Description Bring your talent for accuracy, organization, and problem-solving to Mohave College! We're seeking an Accounting Clerk who is a self-starter, works efficiently with minimal supervision, and understands the importance of asking thoughtful questions to gain clarity and ensure quality outcomes. If you are driven, dependable, and take pride in delivering precise work, we'd love to hear from you.

See more details here:

What We'll Love About You You have a sharp eye for detail and take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work. You're a self-starter who takes initiative and can confidently manage responsibilities with minimal direction. You're organized and efficient , able to prioritize competing tasks and meet deadlines without losing sight of the details. You take ownership of your work and look for ways to solve problems and improve processes. You're dependable and follow through on your commitments—you're someone your team can count on. You're comfortable working independently while also being a collaborative and supportive team member. You ask thoughtful questions when you need clarification because you believe understanding the "why" helps you do the job better. You're resourceful and adaptable , willing to jump in, learn new processes, and help where needed. You approach challenges with a positive, problem-solving mindset rather than waiting for someone else to find the answer. You value integrity, confidentiality, and accountability , particularly when working with financial information. You bring professionalism and a commitment to service to your work and want to contribute to the success of Mohave College. What You'll Love About Us We create the future. At Mohave College, curiosity drives everything we do. We inspire innovation, take smart risks, and transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Together, we design new possibilities—learning from both our successes and our setbacks as we shape the future of education and workforce development. We engage with passion. We bring energy, purpose, and heart to our work. Whether we're welcoming new students, collaborating on ideas, or celebrating achievements, we lead with enthusiasm and a sense of fun. Our passion makes a difference—for our students, our colleagues, and our community. We build together. Diversity of thought, background, and experience is our greatest strength. We believe every voice matters and that collaboration fuels creativity. By empowering one another and working toward a shared vision, we amplify our collective impact and move the College forward. We live with integrity. We communicate openly, invite collaboration, and make decisions transparently. Respect and authenticity guide every interaction, ensuring trust within our teams and across our campuses. We care deeply. We care about our students, our colleagues, and our communities. Every action we take is grounded in service and compassion—helping others succeed is at the heart of who we are. Benefits Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance/FSA, HSA PTO 120 hours per year

• Staff 18 hours per year
• 9-Month Faculty 35 hours per year
• 12-Month Faculty Paid Holidays 21 days
• Staff 26 days
• 9-month Faculty 39 days
• 12-Month Faculty Sick Leave
• 40 hours per year ASRS (Arizona State Retirement System) Tuition Voucher (to use towards Mohave courses) Summer hours
• 4-day work week Work Life Balance Schedule Typical Duties Essential Duties and Responsibilities Processes and reviews routine financial transactions for accuracy, completeness, appropriate documentation, and compliance with established policies and procedures.

Enters, verifies, and maintains financial data in the College's enterprise resource planning (ERP) and related financial systems. Assists with accounts payable activities, including reviewing invoices, matching supporting documentation, researching discrepancies, and preparing transactions for payment. Assists with accounts receivable activities, including recording payments, maintaining account information, and researching account discrepancies. Performs routine account reconciliations and assists in identifying and resolving discrepancies. Reviews financial records and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness. Researches transaction history and responds to routine questions from employees, vendors, students, and other stakeholders, as appropriate. Maintains organized and accurate electronic and/or physical financial records in accordance with applicable records-retention requirements. Assists with month-end and year-end accounting processes, including gathering documentation, reviewing transactions, and preparing routine schedules or reports. Prepares and maintains spreadsheets, reports, and other financial documentation. Assists with audit requests by locating and compiling supporting documentation. Collaborates with College departments to resolve routine financial and documentation issues. Provides responsive and professional customer service to internal and external stakeholders. Protects confidential and sensitive financial, employee, student, and institutional information. Supports continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and consistency of financial processes. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

Knowledge of:

Basic accounting and bookkeeping principles and practices. General office procedures and recordkeeping practices. Basic accounts payable and accounts receivable processes. Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word. Principles of effective customer service.

Skill in:

Performing accurate data entry and numerical calculations. Reviewing detailed information and identifying errors or discrepancies. Organizing and maintaining financial records and documentation. Using spreadsheets and financial or enterprise software systems. Managing multiple tasks and meeting established deadlines. Communicating professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Providing customer service and working collaboratively with individuals across an organization.

Ability to:

Learn and apply College policies, procedures, and financial processes. Maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Exercise sound judgment within established procedures and guidelines. Research routine financial discrepancies and identify appropriate next steps. Maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information. Work independently on assigned tasks while contributing effectively as a member of a team. Adapt to changing priorities, systems, and processes.

Qualifications Minimum:

High school diploma or GED. One year of experience performing clerical, administrative, bookkeeping, cash-handling, or financial support duties. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Preferred Qualifications Associate degree or coursework in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field. Experience working in an accounting, finance, or business office environment. Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, or financial transaction processing. Experience using an enterprise resource planning (ERP) or financial management system. Experience in higher education, government, or another public-sector environment. Core Competencies Accountability

• Adheres to deadlines and appointments. Is transparent when anticipating problems or errors. Delivers work on time as agreed. Takes responsibility for mistakes. Willingly assists colleagues if problems arise or mistakes are made. Effective Communications
• Clearly and convincingly expresses thoughts, ideas or facts orally and in writing in an open, candid and consistent manner. Responds appropriately to both written and oral directives in a timely manner. Listens to others with the intent to understand and asks clarifying questions. Adaptability & Flexibility
• Adapts effectively to change by accepting changes in work processes readily and with an optimistic perspective of the resulting benefits. Does not need too much time to adapt to a new task. Handles new standards and work environments will ease. Ethics & Integrity
• Passes on information consistently and honestly. Treats everybody equally, respectfully and without discrimination. Guards sensitive information. Gains the confidence of employees and customer by respecting the confidentiality and privacy of their concerns and needs. Reliability and Commitment
• Consistently meets deadlines with responsiveness. Can be trusted to follow through on commitment. Delivers consistent work. Arrives at work on time. Spreadsheets
• Opens files and uses page setup. Enters, corrects, and saves data. Uses the menu commands. Formats cells, rows, and columns. understands navigation and movement techniques. Uses simple arithmetic functions in the formulas. Can access Help. Prints worksheets and workbooks. Teamwork
• Participates in team activities. Works effectively and cooperatively with others. Provides team members with information when requested or as the need arises. Treats others with respect; encourages and appreciates individual contributions. Can be relied upon to make contributions of value to the team. Recognizes the contributions of others. Keeps team members. Time Management
• Effectively manages one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

Prioritizes and identifies more critical and less critical activities and tasks; adjusts priorities as appropriate. Application Instructions It is the responsibility of each applicant to have all the following documents on file in the Employee Services office by the deadline date in order to continue in the application process for this position. Application materials will not be returned. A complete online employment application form. Please do not state 'see resume' on any part of the application. Blank spaces may be cause for rejection of the application. Cover letter addressing the criteria listed in the job announcement and your qualifications for this position. Resume or curriculum vitae. Optional, but encouraged. Transcripts of all college work. (Unofficial transcripts or photocopies will be accepted to establish the application file. Official transcripts will be required if the candidate is offered the position.)

Important Notes:

If any of the above-listed materials are missing or incomplete, the application will not be considered. Items 2-4 may either be attached electronically to the application or mailed to the address below (position number must be included on all documents): Mohave College Employee Services 1971 Jagerson Avenue Kingman, AZ 86409