Accounting Clerk
- Employer
- Dominican University of California
- Location
- San Rafael
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Business & Financial Management, Clerical & Administrative Support
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Accounting Clerk
Dominican educates and prepares students to be ethical leaders and socially responsible global citizens who incorporate the Dominican values of study, reflection, community and service into their lives. The University is committed to diversity, sustainability and the integration of the liberal arts, the sciences and professional programs. Dominican University of California is an independent university offering the best of Liberal Arts combined with a rigorous professional education. Founded in 1890, Dominican enjoys an over century-long reputation for excellence in scholarship, research and community outreach. The University offers more than 60 academic programs that reflect the diversity and creativity of both the faculty and the students. With about 1,900 students and a student to faculty ratio of 10:1, Dominican is able to successfully blend the personal attention associated with smaller schools with the academic resources of a larger university.
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Title: Accounting Clerk
Department: Business Services Office
Division: Finance and Administration
Reports to: Manager of Student and Account Receivables
Status: Full Time; Non-Exempt
Position Summary
Dominican University of California is seeking an individual for an Accounting Clerk position. A successful candidate will have strong strong communication and organizational skills. Under the general supervision of the Controller, the incumbent is responsible for reviewing and performing cashiering functions, performing various receptionist and general office duties; reviewing and analyzing student accounts; data entry for accounts payable and performing various accounting functions that include check requests, invoices, disbursements and other related duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that checks and cash are deposited daily.
- The position is responsible for daily posting and deposits for student accounts and University department deposits.
- Understanding student accounts as they relate to billing and collections.
- Ensure that excellent customer service is provided to students, parents, faculty, staff and other internal or external customers.
- Work within all internal control policies, specifically FERPA guidelines.
- Ensure that all University, state, and federal laws are adhered to in the collection, receipting and management of cash collections.
- Ensure daily cash receipt batches are prepared and input to the University's financial system in a timely and accurate manner.
- Participate as an integral part of the registration process that involves coordination with other offices including Admissions, Registrar, Resident Services, Financial Aid and other appropriate offices.
- Process vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, student refunds, petty cash and other disbursement requests accurately and in a timely manner.
- Review monthly activity to ensure all procurement card receipt envelopes are received in a timely manner and audited.
- Review all invoices and payment requests for accuracy, validity, and reasonableness. Ensure that all invoices have the required approvals and information such as sales tax, fixed assets and general ledger codes are accurate.
- Maintain accurate accounts payable and vendor files.
- Ensure compliance with all 1099 requirements.
- Processing and Tracking registration and payments for IEN and Global Education programs
- Creating, submitting and tracking invoices on behalf of students require third party billing.
- Participate in Business Services staff meetings, including discussion of relevant policies and procedures, as well as planning and goal setting.
- Actively seek and implement ways to improve, streamline and automate the current cashier service and accounting processes. Develop and implement solutions to problems of varying scope and complexity.
- Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of this position.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
- Minimum two years of experience in accounting or comparable experience, preferably at a higher education institution.
- Must have knowledge of accounting software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure in a fast-paced and demanding environment, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
- Works and collaborates well within a team environment.
- Results oriented with strong attention to detail.
- Provide a service-oriented approach to clients, both internal and external.
- Flexibility and willingness to work overtime as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, financial, or related field.
- Prior experience with Great Plains financial applications.
Additional Position Information
- Open until filled
- Must be willing to consent to a background check and credit check
Dominican University of California is an independent, international, learner-centered university, offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. Dominican has a 1:10 teacher-to-student ratio, an average class size of 16, with a small-town feeling in a park- like campus. We blend interdisciplinary core courses, real-world studies, and small classes with close and supportive academic advising and mentoring.
Application Procedures
Dominican University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity, and takes pride in its multicultural environment. We are committed in thought, word, and deed to recruiting and retaining a workforce that values the diversity of its student body. The University actively promotes an institutional culture that practices equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of all under-represented groups in higher education.
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Organization
Working at Dominican University of California
Dominican University of California is an independent university offering the best of Liberal Arts combined with a rigorous professional education. Founded in 1890, Dominican enjoys an over century-long reputation for excellence in scholarship, research and community outreach.
The University offers more than 60 academic programs that reflect the diversity and creativity of both the faculty and the students. With about 1,900 students and a student to faculty ratio of10:1, Dominican is able to successfully blend the personal attention associated with smaller schools with the academic resources of a larger university.
Mission:
Dominican University of California educates and prepares students to be ethical leaders and socially responsible global citizens who incorporate the Dominican values of study, reflection, community, and service into their daily lives. The University is committed to diversity, sustainability, and the integration of the liberal arts, the sciences, and professional programs.
Academic Life:
Dominican’s focus on interdisciplinary studies provides a challenging academic environment with four schools, 24 majors, and an average class size of 16.
In the sciences, the University excels at involving undergraduates in sophisticated research projects that enable students to present at national academic conferences and publish alongside their faculty mentors in peer-reviewed journals.
In the humanities, students may combine dance and musical performance with the study of philosophy, literature, world cultures, and religion.
Dominican offers strong undergraduate professional programs in business, education, and nursing. There are also graduate offerings in these disciplines, as well as in counseling psychology and occupational therapy.
Dominican Diversity:
Dominican students come from across the United States. Although primarily from the Bay Area and Northern California, students come from 18 countries, including Brazil, China, Ireland, Japan, Russia, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, and Turkey.
More than 80 percent of undergraduate students attending Dominican receive some form of financial aid, allowing students from diverse backgrounds to further their education. The University focuses in global community outreach and bringing a diverse range of faculty and students to campus.
Dominican University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity, and takes pride in its multicultural environment.
- Telephone
- 4154583775
- Location
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50 Acacia Ave
San Rafael
California
94901
US
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