Accounting Clerk

TITLE Accounting Clerk

DESCRIPTION

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for providing clerical and administrative support to the accounting department. This role assists with maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, organized, and comfortable working with numbers in a fast-paced environment. Job Duties and Responsibilities Process accounts payable and cash receipts transactions Enter financial data in accounting systems accurately and timely Prepare and maintain accounts payable invoices Assistant with account reconciliations Maintain organized financial records and files Assist with payroll processing and tax documentation, as needed Support month-end and year-end close activities Ensure that all requests for payment comply with the Business Office Policies & Procedures Manual Assist personnel with accounts payable-related information when needed Responsible for communicating with department heads regarding accounts payable questions Prepare journal entries necessary for account reconciliation, account balance corrections or transfer of funds Serve as backup to other Business/Finance positions and operations Perform other accounting and administrative duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in accounting or finance preferred 3 years of experience in an accounting related position Basic knowledge of accounting principles and procedures Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications Experience with accounting software (Quickbooks, Great Plains, or similar) a plus Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to handle confidential information with discretion Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a term

Compensation:

$24.04 per hour This is the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and organizational needs.

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

Full-Time

OPEN DATE 4/28/2026 ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Hilbert College, located in suburban Hamburg, N.Y., south of Buffalo, is a private four-year college founded in 1957 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition. Hilbert is a dynamic Western New York college that offers career-focused majors, including one of the top criminal justice programs in the region, and more than 50 minors and concentrations. Hilbert's personal approach to learning combines liberal arts with an outstanding professionally-focused education that's taught by professors who bring a depth of real-world experience to the classroom. The college's engaging, student-centered campus community offers numerous leadership, internship and service learning opportunities from which students launch successful careers while making positive changes in their communities.

Hilbert's Mission:

Hilbert College is an independent institution of higher learning that embraces its Catholic Franciscan heritage and values. Students from diverse backgrounds are educated in liberal arts and professional programs to become informed citizens committed to serving and strengthening their communities.

EOE Statement:

Hilbert College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse community of faculty, staff and students. The College does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of any protected characteristics covered under federal or state law. For more details, see the Colleges policy at https://www.hilbert.edu/about/notice-of-non-discrimination

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