Accounting Assistant III

About the role

The Accounting Assistant III supports shared services in procurement, p‑card, and travel processing while providing fiscal operations assistance across university units. The role prepares journals, analyzes financial data, and serves as the primary contact for budgeting and account reconciliation.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with procurement, p‑card, and travel request processing.
• Run reports, organize data, and communicate with unit administrators on financial matters.
• Prepare and post journals, ledgers, and accounts; analyze financial statements and expenditure reports.
• Review accounting transactions for compliance with university and state regulations.
• Provide budget planning, projections, and account reconciliations.
• Approve purchasing transactions and act as the primary fiscal contact for adjustments.
• Serve as backup for similar accounting positions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or a related field.
• At least two years of accounting or related experience.
• Experience using Workday is preferred.
• Regular, reliable attendance and ability to maintain collegial working relationships.

What we offer

• University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and families.
• 12 official holidays and immediate leave accrual.
• Retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5% to 10% of salary.