*Updated* Senior Accounting Clerk

Montana State University, United States

Updated: about 2 hours ago
Location: Bozeman, MONTANA
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 25346
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Cassandra Balent
406-994-2198
cassandra.balent@montana.edu
Classification Title Accounting Assoc III
Working Title *Updated* Senior Accounting Clerk
Brief Position Overview
The Accounting Clerk provides customer service and transactional accounting support to departments supported by Fiscal Shared Services. In collaboration with the Lead Financial Analyst and/or Service Team Lead, the Accounting Clerk will assist departments with accounts payable and accounts receivable within MSU’s various financial platforms. The Accounting Clerk will ensure that financial paperwork is completed appropriately and will assist with necessary follow-up. The Accounting Clerk may assist with educating MSU faculty, staff and students regarding fiscal process and policy.
Position Number 4N0430
Department Fiscal Shared Services
Division University Business Services - Financial Services
Appointment Type Classified
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA Non-Exempt
Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE
FTE .5 - .75 FTE
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type Classified Hourly
If other, please specify
Recruitment Type Open

Position Details


General Statement
The Accounting Clerk provides customer service and transactional accounting support to departments supported by Fiscal Shared Services. In collaboration with the Lead Financial Analyst and/or Service Team Lead, the Accounting Clerk will assist departments with accounts payable and accounts receivable within MSU’s various financial platforms. The Accounting Clerk will ensure that financial paperwork is completed appropriately and will assist with necessary follow-up. The Accounting Clerk may assist with educating MSU faculty, staff and students regarding fiscal process and policy.
Duties and Responsibilities
Primary contact and coordinator for accounts payable:
  • First point of contact with unit(s) regarding accounts payable transactions.
  • Initiates Banner Payment Authorizations (BPA).
  • Reviews and approves requisitions, non-PO invoices, and change orders in SmartBuyMSU.
  • Reviews and approves credit card expense reports and travel pre-approvals in Chrome River. Reviews and approves travel expense vouchers outside of Chrome River as applicable.
  • Ensures documentation and all required forms for all accounting transactions are complete and in accordance with MSU policies and procedures.
  • Escalates issues to Lead Financial Analyst or Service Team Lead.
  • Follows up with both the unit and central offices regarding any missing paperwork or improperly completed forms.
  • Provides guidance to customers regarding University, state, and federal rules, regulations, and laws.


Accounts receivable processing:
  • Processes xfeeds from documentation/spreadsheet from unit when necessary.
  • Assists unit in creating invoices when required.
  • Prepares and submits Foundation Vouchers.

Maintains accounting files and records for the units:
  • Assists in receipt matching/index review when required by Service Team Lead or Lead Financial Analyst.

Performs other transactional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Experience with accounting transactions, financial reporting, financial analysis, or budgeting and a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
  • Demonstrated customer support experience.
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    Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
    The Successful Candidate Will
    • Embrace and adapt quickly to changes in priorities, processes and work environment with a positive attitude.
    • Be highly organized with great attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work product.
    • Be forward-looking, anticipate problems and proactively address them.
    • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with multiple offices, co-workers and managers in a team-oriented environment; represent Fiscal Shared Services and the University in a positive, professional manner.
    • Exercise initiative and good judgment in solving complex problems and in interpreting and applying policies and procedures.
    • Have demonstrated excellent, professional verbal and written communication skills.
    Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
    The budget available for this position through June 30, 2025. After this time, the continuation of the position is dependent on budget availability.
    This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
    Physical Demands
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
    This position has supervisory duties? No

    Posting Detail Information


    Number of Vacancies 1
    Desired Start Date Upon successful completion of search
    Position End Date (if temporary)
    Open Date
    Close Date
    Applications will be:
    Screening of applications will begin on April 24, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
    Special Instructions
    EEO Statement
    Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
    In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.