Accounting Assistant III

About the role

The Accounting Assistant III provides business services support to the Senior Assistant Dean for Student Success and related units. Reporting to the Walton College Accounting Center, the role handles contracts, procurement, travel, and accounts receivable to ensure smooth operations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end contract and procurement processes.
• Track and report data for various departmental needs.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and related processing.
• Process, track, and report on accounts receivable.
• Provide general operational support to the Student Success units.

Required profile

• High school diploma (minimum) with at least one year of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and customer service techniques.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Required skills

• Experience with Workday Financial or comparable financial systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications – Word, Excel, Outlook.

What we offer

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