Accounting Clerk III

Employment Opportunities Toggle navigation Home Search Jobs Log In /Create Account Help About NSCS About CSC About PSC About WSC Accounting Clerk III All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. We do not accept references or other application materials from outside credential management organizations. Application materials and references must be submitted through our applicant tracking system. Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Position Information Job Title Accounting Clerk III Nature of Work This is a leadership position involving the independent application of advanced accounting principles and practices to a wide range of financial accounts and records within an established accounting system. Work responsibilities include updating, reconciling and maintaining facility accounts receivable and accounts payable ledgers, updating, reconciling and maintaining individual student payment accounts and compiling statistical information and preparing financial statements and reports. An employee within this classification is expected to use independent judgment in making decisions within the context of professional edicts and departmental policies and procedures. General supervision is received from an administrative superior with work reviewed in the form of compliance with financial policies and procedures and overall accuracy. Employees in this classification will provide leadership over other accounting and clerical staff. Examples of Work Performed Process the Accounts Payable Requisitions for payment of vendor invoices. Maintain records of campus utility consumption. Complete journal entries to ensure all accounts are accurate and up-to-date. Essential Duties: 1. Process accounts payable requisitions a. Check incoming accounts payable forms for errors before processing b. Batch documents and enter into accounting system for payment c. Process utility payments and maintain records of utility consumption d. Coding of state purchasing and travel cards 2. Complete journal entries a. Calculate indirect costs for TRIO and Upward Bound grants and complete the appropriate journal entry quarterly or as requested b. Monthly departmental journal entries (motor pool, print shop, postage, etc.) c. Journal entries as requested both from within our department and across campus (corrections of GL coding and/or budget codes) Secondary Duties: 1. Address questions from vendors and campus personnel concerning vendor payments 2. Preparation of cancel and stop pay/reissue of state warrants 3. Responsible for collection of W-9 tax information from new vendors and setting up new vendors in SAP 4. Filing and other normal office procedures 5. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor Required Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent Associate's degree in accounting or bookkeeping or two years' of supervisory experience in accounting or bookkeeping or any combination of skills, knowledge and abilities that meet these requirements. Preferred Qualifications None Physical Demands License and Certification Requirements None Other Requirements Successful background records and credit check Salary Information $40,158-$40,625 FTE 1.000 FLSA Non-Exempt Union Status NAPE Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Detail Information Posting Number PS1675P Desired Start Date 07/01/2026 Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants General Information EEO Statement The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website. Veteran Statement This position is subject to Veterans Preference. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Are you available to work on the Chadron State College campus? Yes No * Do you now or will you in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States? Yes No * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? Yes No * How many years of work experience in accounting or bookkeeping? 0 1-2 3-4 5-7 7+ * Do you have an associate's degree in accounting or a related field? Yes No * Please explain any skills, knowledge, and abilities in accounting. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your experience with computers including any software applications including Microsoft suite applications such as excel and word. (Open Ended Question) Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Transcript 1 Transcript 2 Nebraska State College System Student Employment at CSC Student Employment at PSC Student Employment at WSC Chadron State College Peru State College Wayne State College