Work Study Student-Accounting Clerk

About Us

Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving.

They challenge students to discover their passions and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.

Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create.

Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia where we pride ourselves in the USG Statement of Core Values - Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.

These values form and guide the daily work of our institution.

CSU's core values - Excellence, Creativity, Engagement, Sustainability, Inclusion, and Servant Leadership make us an institution like no other.

Each year, we enroll more than 7,000 students from the Southeast, across the nation, and around the world. Many programs at Columbus State rank high for affordability and value.

The university strives to provide all students with an exceptional education that's accessible, affordable, and creative to the core.

Job Summary

Columbus State University has an opening for an Accounting Clerk in the Accounting Services Department. The position will be responsible for preparing check vouchers for payment, assisting in audits and maintaining records on certain accounts, balancing, filing, and performs other related duties assigned.

Responsibilities

• Reviews check copies for discrepancies. 50%
• Prepare checks to be mailed and / or hand delivered to customers. 25%
• Scan checks to be uploaded into PeopleSoft. 25%

Required Qualifications

This position is open exclusively to students who have been awarded Federal Work Study (FWS).

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written; ability to work well with a team; ability to work with minimal supervision;

must be professional, dependable, and timely; the ability to pay close attention to detail; and must be able to handle student information confidentially.

Office / clerical or related experience a plus.

Proposed Salary

The salary is commensurate with education and experience. This position can work up to 25 hours per week.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to deal effectively and courteously with individuals from varying backgrounds.
• Knowledge of invoicing, vouchers, and accounts payable.
• Knowledge of computer software applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Skill in the operation of adding machines, calculators, and related office equipment.
• Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely in person and / or on the telephone, exercising tact, patience, discretion and professional demeanor.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships, interacting in a supportive manner with students, staff and the public.
• Ability to read, comprehend, gather, prepare and summarize data from a variety of sources.
• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail, handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 706-507-8920 or e-mail to [email protected].

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable).

Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties :

• A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
• Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities;
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle.
• Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *

For Faculty Hires : Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s).

Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational / credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

To be considered for a Student Assistant position, the applicant must be a current Columbus State University student, taking at least six (6) credit hour courses per semester.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution.

It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.