Accounting Technician

Graduation from High School and one year of experience in accounting work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Responsible for the Campus Store accounts payables. Process all invoices for payment. Process all credits from returns. Assures that vendors are paid in a timely manner to take advantage of discounts and special terms that are offered. Serves as backup for accounts receivables and receptionist.

This position requires a full range of accounting and customer service skills. The accounting skills needed are an understanding of and correctly applying accounting principles with the ability to create and understand complex transactions. Accuracy in maintaining department funds are essential. Ability to develop formulas for moderately complex spreadsheets, strong attention to detail, and ability to analyze information independently is required.

This position has contact with departments all across campus, customers and staff as well as consistent communication with vendors concerning processing payments and credits among other things. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are required. Patience and an accommodating spirit are important.

Individual with accounting experience.
Knowledge of computer spreadsheets particularly Excel
Knowledge of other basic computer skills and applications, especially Point-of-Sale systems.

The Campus Store is open from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday, Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., with extended hours for special events.
The 40-hour/week schedule for this position would typically fall within these limits.
Occasional Sunday hours.

This position would require normal physical demands required of work of this nature. Requires extensive computer use.

Financial Program Monitoring & Management: Ensure that invoice and credit memo information are accurately and efficiently entered into the NetSuite system. Ensure that invoice and credit memo information is transmitted to the controller's office in a timely manner. Reconcile University credit cards in the Works system. Assist in the preparation of financial reports as needed.

Knowledge Technical: Apply knowledge of accounting principles, NetSuite procedures, and Appalachian State University policy to accurately pay invoices for the Campus Store. Apply knowledge of the Banner Finance program to perform various financial tasks.

Problem Solving:Follow State, Appalachian State University and Campus Store policy to solve issues with vendors and suppliers to the Campus Store.

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