Accounting Clerk II - Finance

Job Title :

Accounting Clerk II - Finance

Department : Accounts Payable

Work Location : Main Campus

Duties :

Under the direction of the Accounts Payable Manager, performs a variety of duties relating to the Accounting function. The Accounting Clerk II is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

The Accounting Clerk II performs all duties of an Accounts Payable clerk; duties involve utilizing extensive knowledge of all Accounts Payable and Purchasing functions; requires the use of judgement in the analysis of transactions and the determination if accounting and auditing procedures are followed; will maintain control over accounts payable by auditing accounts payable records; examines invoices for proper authorization, proper budget and object codes, and conformance to policies and procedures; investigate and resolve problems that arise among college employees, students and vendors pertaining to accounts payable items; manage all difficult transactions, escalated inquiries and customer relationships; prepares accounts payable register and reconciles processed transactions to system balances for each check run and month-end; trains and mentors other accounts payable employees on polices and procedures, recommending process improvements; maintains the integrity of information contained in the accounts payable database and files for the annual submission of IRS Forms 1099; maintains confidentiality of sensitive information; plus other duties as assigned— including assistance with accounting projects and preparation of excel spreadsheets, reports and account analyses.

Education / Experience :

Minimum of an Associates Degree in Business, with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking or business related field. Please ensure this is clearly outlined in your resume and application.

Qualifications :

• Knowledge of all Accounts Payable and Purchasing procedures.
• Requires the use of judgment in the analysis of transactions and the determination if accounting and auditing procedures have been followed.
• Ability to use a computer and 10 key calculator.
• Must possess basic typing skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, and Outlook
• Must possess good organizational skills.
• Comply with the GLB Act requirements for the protection and privacy of financial information.
• Comply with the FTC Red Flag Rule requirements to protect against identity theft.
• Must be able to work with vendors and students to resolve problems.
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and perform duties with little supervision working from policies, procedures established within the department.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence.
• Good oral communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
• Computational skills.
• Accounting skills.

Position Status : Full Time

Hours : General Hours

Monday-Friday

8 : 30 am – 5 : 00 PM

Salary / Wage :

$23.21-$27.24, plus exceptional benefits

Hourly / Salary : Hourly

Benefits :

Support Staff Position (FT)

Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for benefit eligible employees and family, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include :

Health, Dental, Vision

Life insurance; Optional life

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

MVCC Tuition waiver

SURS Retirement plan

Vacation Days

Holidays

Sick Leave

Personal days

Bereavement days

Tax-sheltered annuity plans

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Review of Applications Begins :

11 / 17 / 2025

Position Type :

Support / Hourly Staff

Posting Number : SS00585P

Open Date : 11 / 07 / 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Please apply online with complete materials