Account Clerk
GENERAL CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision, maintains various records concerned with accounting, budgets, payroll, voucher systems and other financial statements. Duties may involve the use of personal computers, computer terminals, and a variety of software including the use of on-line accounting systems and/or conventional office equipment. May provide functional supervision.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Verifies expenditures and credits with statements of accounts; monitors accounts and initiates invoices, vouchers and other transactions for a department or division.
2. Directs the coding and maintenance of financial records.
3. Receives and processes bills, organizes into correct records; and approves and deposits money from various projects.
4. Prepares monthly reports and keeps daily records of all expenditures on various accounts as required.
5. Maintains records and monitors disbursements of fund projects.
6. Computes monthly costs and billing of customers.
7. Provides information relative to area of assignment according to established guidelines.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
1. Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices.
2. Knowledge of spreadsheets and on-line accounting systems.
3. Knowledge of accounting forms and procedures of the institutions.
4. Skill in operating office equipment.
5. Ability to follow oral and written instructions and apply institutional and other policies accurately.
6. Ability to perform arithmetic computations.
7. Ability to gather and display data in appropriate format and keep accurate records.
8. Ability to exercise functional supervision over employees.
9. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and the public.
MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Three years of experience in responsible office work, including two years experience with bookkeeping procedures, or any combination of related education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply for all employment vacancies. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, and the ADA in The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, 319/335-0705 (voice) or 319/335-0697 (text), The University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1316.
Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu, to inquire or discuss accommodation needs
