Accounting Assistant II
Murray State University

Job Info

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Posting Number:

20250035NE

Job Title:

Accounting Assistant II

Number of Vacancies:

1

About Murray State:

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits:

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity Information:

Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State is an equal education and employment opportunities AA/Vets/Disabled employer.

Type of Employment:

Regular Full-Time

Work Location:

Murray, KY

Employment Term:

12 Months

Position Type:

Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Department:

Accounting and Financial Services

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for handling all travel payment documents for the university and will also be the backup for the position that processes all non-travel payment documents. Data entry, maintaining records, and report preparation.

• Maintaining accurate records, files and documentation.
• Compiling and preparing reports
• Accurate data entry.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Two years of college credit.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Two years' experience in a bookkeeping or accounts management area.
• Additional college education and experience may be exchanged year-for-year to meet requirements.
• Ability to work with details, accuracy, memory for oral and written instructions, alertness, initiative, ability to plan and make decisions, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Posting Date:

11/12/2024

Closing Date:

11/26/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Hourly Rate/Annual Salary:

$14.18 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Staff Grade:

102

Work Hours:

• Normal working hours.

Physical Demands:

• Normal for office environment.

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