Accounting Clerk

Job Description

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University:

At Embry-Riddle, we take pride in our position as the world's largest and most comprehensive university dedicated to aviation and aerospace. Located in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, our esteemed residential campuses offer a prestigious educational experience. However, our commitment to education knows no borders as our Worldwide campus expands our reach globally, providing a world-class education online and at approximately 110 locations across the United States, Asia, Europe, and Central and South America. This breadth of reach ensures that students can access our exceptional programs without geographical limitations.

With a history spanning nearly a century, we have continually adapted to the dynamic needs of the industries we support. In the Academic Year 2022-23, we welcomed over 11,100 students to our residential campuses and over 19,000 students at our worldwide campus.

Join our global community and embark on a journey of academic excellence and limitless possibilities. Employees working more than 30 hours a week can enjoy medical, dental and vision benefits, an amazing retirement plan with immediate vesting that includes a 6% gift and up to 4% match, free tuition for employees and their immediate family members, and a generous personal leave program. To find out more about our benefits and why ERAU has been named a "Great College to Work For" for 13 consecutive years, visit our careers page.

The Opportunity:

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is currently recruiting for an Accounting Clerk to join the Controller's office. The Accounting Clerk reports to the Senior Accountant and is responsible for ensuring accurate transaction recording and reporting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, standards and practices for higher education. The primary area of responsibility for the role is trade accounts receivable. This position also provides assistance to the University Accounting team and Controller as needed.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Process trade accounts receivable and payments; follow up on past due accounts.

• Process journal entries and cross charges from University departments.

• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts, preparing correcting accounting journals as necessary.

• Process desktop deposits for specified check payments received by University Accounting.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or a certificate in accounting, bookkeeping or a related field is required,

• At least one year of general accounting experience is required.

• Knowledge of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles practices and procedures, as well as the application of computer software to accounting operations.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are a must.

• Well versed in MS Office products including Outlook, Excel and Word.

• Experience with Workday Financial Management preferred.