Accounting Assistant / Bookkeeper Job at Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City, MI

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  • Northwestern Michigan College
  • Traverse City, MI

Job Description

Salary: $20.72 Hourly
Location : Boardman Lake Campus - 2200 Dendrinos Drive, Traverse City
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00392
Division: Finance & Administration
Department: Purchasing
Opening Date: 05/08/2025
Closing Date: 5/26/2025 8:00 AM Eastern


Summary & Qualifications:
Summary

The position performs various accounting functions, including entering data into accounting system, such as accounts payable, billing and receivables journals, processing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling accounting records, customer service, administrative services, mail processing and grant recording.

Qualifications

Associate's degree (Required)

Between 1-2 years of related experience (Required)

Associate's degree in accounting/business (Preferred)

Experience and skills in databases processing accounts payable, Banner (Preferred)

Experience completing bank reconciliations (Preferred)

Experience working with federal and state tax reporting (Preferred)

Essential Responsibilities


  • (Critical) Assists with reviewing and processing invoices, codes expenses, prepares accounts payable checks, ensures proper approvals, and issues checks for payment.
  • (Critical) Reconciles vendor statements and responds to vendors' inquiries regarding accounts payable.
  • (Critical) Serves as backup for processing student payments and refunds for classes, transcripts, graduation, housing, flight fees, parking, etc.
  • (Critical) Responds to employee, vendor and student questions and refers as appropriate.
  • (Critical) Provide administrative support to the department including sorting incoming and outgoing mail, sorting paychecks and ordering supplies.
  • (Critical) Special projects as needed especially grant recording.
  • (Critical) Balance and proof accounts payable Banner reports and track on excel.
  • (Very Important) Records and maintains financial data, and prepares reports.
  • (Very Important) Prepares monthly journal entries.
  • (Very Important) Assists in developing and maintaining Accounting policies and procedures.
  • (Very Important) Assist Lead Bookkeeper with invoice payments on Accounts Receivable receipts.

Work Environment
Lifting Activities Weight Height Distance Frequency

Most frequently lifted object: under 10 lbs.; waist level; 1-9 feet (Occasionally)

Heaviest object lifted: under 10 lbs.; waist level; 1-9 feet (Occasionally)

Non-lifting Repetitive Activities

Arm Movement (Several times per day)

Gripping (Continuously)

Sitting (Continuously)

Standing (Several times per day)

Talking (Several times per day)

Typing (Continuously)

Walking (Several times per day)

Writing (Several times per day)

Other Physical Demands

Prolonged visual work

Mental Demands

Intense Concentration

Performing Multiple Functions/Activities

Other Challenges

Heavy work volume

Precise accuracy requirements

Production deadlines

Safeguarding organization assets and property
Exceptional benefits package, including medical, dental, and paid sick leave. Up to four weeks paid vacation within the first year of employment. NMC paid tuition benefits.For more benefit details, visit our
01


Please select the highest degree attained:
  • Less than High School Diploma or GED
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Some higher education courses, training, or certification
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • PhD, Doctorate

02


How many years of related experience do you have?
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-2 years
  • 3-5 years of experience
  • Between 5-10 years of experience
  • More than 10 years of experience

03


Please describe your related accounting experience
04


Is your degree in accounting/business?
  • No
  • Yes

05


Do you have any of the following?
  • Experience and skills in databases processing accounts payable, Banner
  • Experience completing bank reconciliations (cash handling, bank statements, bookkeeping)
  • Experience working with federal and state tax reporting

Required Question Northwestern Michigan College

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time,

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