Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk Job Summary The Accounting Clerk within the Office of the Chief Safety Officer will work at the Public Safety Building as an integral part of the finance team. We seek a dynamic and innovative individual who will be able to assist with: processing of invoices, transaction reconciliation, department deposits, fingerprint services, phone calls and emails, and other office duties as assigned. The Accounting Clerk should effectively and efficiently collaborate with their fellow team members to ensure a positive experience for external and internal customers and colleagues. Safety is a top priority for the University of Utah. The Chief Safety Officer is the Director of Public Safety responsible for overseeing the University's Department of Public Safety, which includes the following operational divisions: University Police, Campus Security, U Health Security, Emergency Management, Emergency Communications, and the central administrative Office of the CSO. Safety looks and feels different to each person, and the U Department of Public Safety is committed to working with the community to foster a safe environment where all individuals feel empowered and equipped to succeed in their work, education, and other business with the university. More at publicsafety.utah.edu. Responsibilities Job Responsibilities: • Performs routine transactional accounting work. • Validates bills, and audits commercial invoices to establish compliance of terms and reconciles discrepancies which may occur. • Prepares journal entries required for the entry of data into the general accounting system. • Compiles financial and business transaction data from source documents for processing, and document retention. • Produces invoices within predetermined parameters. • Reconciles financial data and/or invoices, reports discrepancies and outliers. • Reviews source documents for completeness and accuracy. • May assist in receiving, greeting, and directing visitors of the Public Safety Building. May oversee visitors requiring building access. • Provides assistance to other members of finance and administrative support team. • Performs administrative tasks as assigned. • Supports fingerprinting services. • Utilize communication technology (Microsoft Teams, Office, etc.) to notify staff of visitors, vendors, and/or department updates. • Creates and maintains files, electronic and/or physical, as assigned. (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) Problem Solving The incumbents in this position are expected to be familiar with the department’s policies and procedures and are required to have a working knowledge of University and department organizations and procedures in order to answer and assist staff and visitors. This position requires the successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screen. Minimum Qualifications One year of experience performing accounting functions and preparing related reports, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); the ability to use standard office machines, calculators and data input terminals; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. Preferences Experience in an office setting. Experience with Microsoft systems (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.). Special Instructions Requisition Number: PRN38267B Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Work Schedule Summary: Monday -Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm Department: 02128 - Chief Safety Officer Location: Campus Pay Rate Range: $13.25 to 17.90 Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/163258 jeid-03a4e91ee2f0e047a954b0d1e48dea8d