Accounting Specialist I (Accounts Payable) Oakland Community College

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2 Auburn Hills, MI Job Details Full-time 8 hours ago Benefits Health savings account 457(b) Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Prescription drug insurance Pet insurance Qualifications Associate's degree in accounting Report preparation Escrow Communication with suppliers Office equipment routine maintenance Accounts receivable management Copy machines Associate's degree in Business Administration Purchase order management Mid-level Refund processing Vendor statement reconciliation Invoice payment processing Financial records management Financial record maintenance Vendor communication Cleaning Business Administration Deposits Training Business Associate's degree 2 years Accounting Bank deposit preparation Journal entry management in accounting Fixed asset management Full Job Description Summary of Purpose Performs clerical, bookkeeping, and accounting duties. The employee is expected to work in a multi-cultural, diverse working environment. (

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Duties under Typical Duties may apply to a specific department or location). Typical Duties This description is intended to indicate the types of duties and responsibilities requested of the employee assigned this title. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required: Maintains student financial records and communicates with students and creditors regarding payments, balances owed, 1098-T forms, refunds, and other financial transactions. Works with other College personnel/departments to maintain detailed accounting records and accounts payable for college wide programs and projects (e.g., Enrollment Services, Financial Aid, Veteran Affairs, etc.). Facilitates College account receivables (e.g. third party billing, escrows, student refunds, financial aid transmittals, etc.), cashiering and deposits, banking issues, collections, and/or various other projects. Handles College account payables (e.g. vendor invoices, check requests, purchase orders, vendor statements, fixed asset database, etc.). Prepares reconciliation reports for accuracy and investigation of outstanding items. Assists in interpretation of federal regulations and applies to collection of student accounts and financial aid eligibility Communicates with students, internal personnel, and/or external agencies/vendors as required. Interprets computer reports; prepares journal entries. Operates office equipment (e.g., photocopier, calculator, telephone, computer and any other equipment utilized by the college); cleans, maintains, and arranges for service of equipment when necessary Trains and directs College student personnel with appropriate approval. Performs other duties, as assigned. Ability to work additional hours, as needed. Minimum Education and Experience

EDUCATION

An earned Associate Degree or higher in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting.

• OR•Any Associate Degree or higher with successful completion of 16 college credit hours in Accounting.
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EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.