Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Discover Your Future with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University!

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Generous Time Off: Relax with 15 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
  
  
• Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health—because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you!
  
  
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
  
  
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.
  
  

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University recognizes the value of diversity and is dedicated to fostering a positive climate in which all students, faculty, and staff are encouraged in their professional, social, and intellectual pursuits. Embry-Riddle is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for qualified individuals. The University does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Opportunity:

Join the Aviation and Aerospace vanguard!

Step into a dynamic role with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, where innovation meets opportunity. Be part of a leading institution that’s at the forefront of aviation, aerospace, and STEM education. We offer an exciting environment, cutting-edge projects, and the chance to influence tomorrow. Ready to make a difference? Take flight with Embry-Riddle and explore this diverse career opportunity today.

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. Primary area of responsibility is trade accounts receivable. This position also provides assistance to the University Accounting team, Associate Controller, and Controller as needed.

1. Process accounting journals and cross charges from University departments.

2. Prepare and process trade accounts receivable, reconcile invoices and identify discrepancies against payments; follow up on past due accounts with customers; respond to customer inquiries.

3. Assist with month-end and fiscal year-end closings; contribute to the closing process, including accounting journals, accruals and reconciliations.

4. Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts; prepare correcting accounting journals as necessary.

5. Process desktop deposits for specific check payments received by University Accounting.

6. Other duties as assigned. ​

Qualifications

Required Education:

Associate’s degree or completion of program of 18+ months after high school. Area of study: a ccounting/bookkeeping/treasury/finance or related field

Accounting certificate preferred

Required skills, knowledge, abilities:

Knowledge of cash management principles and/or procedures.

Ability to analyze and solve problems.

Knowledge of University accounting procedures, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, as well as the application of an ERP application to accounting operations.

Account balancing skills.

Analytical skills with an in-depth knowledge of information systems and technical expertise with Workday, Microsoft Suite, Outlook/email, and internet end-user applications.

Required minimum number of years work related experience:

1-3 years