Posting Details

Employment Opportunity

Job TitleAccounts Payable/Payroll AssistantDepartmentFinancial Services OfficePosition Summary

Gettysburg College is seeking a full-time (37.5 hours/week) Accounts Payable/Payroll Assistant. This is a shared position between the Accounts Payable (A/P) and Payroll Offices. The Accounts Payable/Payroll Assistant is responsible for assisting the A/P Supervisor with the daily and weekly processing. This includes, but is not limited to, auditing and data entry of invoices, responding to customer and campus community inquiries, setting up new vendors, and assisting with the twice-weekly check process. Additionally, this position is also responsible for assisting the Payroll Supervisor with the daily and weekly processing of employee payrolls. This includes, but is not limited to, review of time sheets, data entry, coordinating printing and distribution of checks and pay statements, and preparation of proper paperwork associated with each payroll. This position takes direction from the Payroll and Accounts Payable Supervisors but reports directly to the Assistant Controller.

Qualifications

A high school education or equivalent with work experience or continuing education related to accounting/bookkeeping is required. Accounts Payable and Payroll experience is preferred. Must have demonstrated comfort with technology, learning new computer software applications, and proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite. The successful candidate will have the ability to provide excellent customer service and effectively communicate verbally and in writing; to have fine attention to detail and maintain a high level of accuracy in an office with the potential for interruptions; to multi-task and handle a variety of tasks simultaneously; to successfully prioritize duties to meet process deadlines; and to maintain and handle confidential information in the appropriate manner. Must be able to work independently, as a team player, and have general knowledge of professional practices and procedures for working successfully in an office environment and be flexible and responsive to office needs.

Special Instructions Summary

Position will remain open through August 30, 2019.

Status: Full-Time Support Staff

Posting Number20100584AEEO Statement

Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.

Posting Specific Questions

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1. * How did you hear about this employment Opportunity?
   • CareerLink
   • Craigslist
   • CASE (Council for Advancement & Support of Education)
   • Diverseeducation.com
   • Frederick News Post – Local Newspaper
   • Gettysburg College Digest
   • Gettysburg College Website
   • Gettysburg Times – Local Newspaper
   • Hanover Evening Sun – Local Newspaper
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Hispanicoutlook.com
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • Indeed.com
   • LGBTQ+ in Higher Ed Website
   • LinkedIn
   • Merchandiser – Local Newspaper
   • Monster Jobs (monster.com)
   • Patriot News – Local Newspaper
   • Referral from current Gettysburg College faculty or staff member (Please indicate 1 name below)
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Women in Higher Ed Website
   • Other Website or Listserv (Please note specific website or listserv below)
   • Other Source (Please indicate the name of the source below)
2. * If you indicated that a current Gettysburg College faculty or staff member referred you for this position, please identify their name below. Please include one name only. Indicate N/A if you were not referred by a current Gettysburg College employee.

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3. If you noted "Other website or Listserv" or "Other source" above, please let us know specifically where you heard about this employment vacancy.

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Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents