Senior Accounting Assistant

Job Summary Accounting Services is seeking a Senior Accounting Assistant to join our team. This role will provide administrative support for the Finance area. What You’ll Be Doing: Support accounting functions, including financial reviews, assisting with accounting processes, monitoring and coordinating communications, and assisting with accounting projects. Apply accounting principles and procedures in working with specialized accounting processes, transactions, and reports. What We’re Looking For: Education and Experience: High School Diploma/GED. Four years of accounting or financial industry related experience. Skills Needed: Strong written and verbal communication skills Advanced proficiency in business applications, especially spreadsheets Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills Ability to build effective working relationships Provide a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Strong organizational and time management skills Capable of taking initiative, assuming responsibility, working independently, and contributing to a team environment What is Helpful: Experience working with non-profit or higher education. Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Additional Information: To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position A background check will be required for employment in this position FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime) Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan Purdue University is an EO/AA university. Career Stream Administrative and Operational Support 3 Pay Band S045 Job Code #200023319 The anticipated annual rate for this position is $43,500/year. The final salary offer will be determined based on various factors, including internal equity, available budget, and relevant experience.