Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs routine accounting, purchasing and accounts payable duties following established policies and procedures, to ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. Maintains documentation in compliance with policies and procedures for internal control and external audit requirements. Verifies and checks the work of others and refers unusual problems to supervisor.

This is a term position ending 12/19/2025 with the potential to be extended.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Voucher entry / Voucher Audit
• Scanning and linking all documentation
• JP Morgan Chase VISA statement review
• Maintain vendor id’s in accounting system
• Run payment process (checks and e-checks) twice a week
• Minor administrative duties as assigned

This is a Two Year Term position with the possibility of extension.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree or GED
• Three years or more of work experience
• Effective personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc
• Champions diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Acute detail when it comes to planning and organizing
• Proficiency in the ability to be adaptable to changing work priorities; excellent individual efficiency
• The ability to communicate effectively and build relationships within the department and with campus partners

Preferred Qualifications:

• Office bookkeeping experience and administrative experience
• FLSA Category: Non-exempt

Staff/Faculty: Staff
Employment Status: Full-Time
Employment Category: Term

Special Instructions: Selected candidates must successfully pass a background check prior to first day of employment

Diversity Statement:

• Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and working environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed or any other protected class. Discrimination and harassment on any of the bases covered by state or federal antidiscrimination statutes is unlawful and a violation of Grinnell College policy.

Professional References

Supplemental Questions:

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication 
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other
2. * Are you related to any current faculty or staff member at Grinnell College? If yes, who is it and what is your relationship? (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents to apply

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. List of References