Accounting Assistant III

About the role

The Accounting Assistant III supports the university’s banking and cash operations, reconciling multiple bank accounts and providing essential accounting support under the supervision of a Financial Accountant III.

Key responsibilities

• Download and process reports from American Express, Chase Paymentech, CANOPY, PayPal, and other sources; prepare related journal entries.
• Perform banking functions such as stop payments, wire transfers, and positive‑pay verification; resolve credit‑card and ACH disputes.
• Prepare Excel spreadsheets for bank reconciliations (e.g., bank 21 and 117).
• Reconcile all local bank accounts and petty cash against the general ledger, including three‑way reconciliations.
• Submit annual unclaimed property reports and manage related logbooks.
• Enter USAS journal entry batches and maintain J and D batch logs.
• Manage Laserfiche access for the FUN Group and verify user lists annually.
• Assist with data entry during month‑end close and perform other assigned duties.

Required profile

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least four years of related experience in an accounting environment.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel.
• Laserfiche document management system.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic university setting serving a diverse student body.
• Access to university resources and professional development.