The Senior Accounting Assistant maintains financial paperwork for the Bookstore/Auxiliary Services.
Processes invoices and credits while updating bookstore’s inventory control system.
Enters data into the accounts payable system of the college and maintains various forms of daily paperwork.
This position will work with the Finance Department concerning reports and accounts payable projects.
This person would be responsible for opening the store and answering level 2 questions of customers while performing duties at our retail operation.
Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?
CLC is a comprehensive community college located in northeastern Illinois committed to being an innovative educational institution providing life-changing paths for our students by offering exceptional learning experiences.
CLC achieved a milestone in 2023 with its designation as a Leader College.
This national recognition awarded by the Achieving the Dream Network is the result of improved student outcomes through the CLC’s relentless commitment to transformational change and the implementation of innovative practices within the student success model over the past few years.
CLC aspires to be a place where every student succeeds, every employee thrives, so that every business achieves and every community grows.
Our mission is to be innovative and value-driven in supporting student success through developing and encouraging employees of all backgrounds on their journey toward achieving personal and professional growth.
Required Qualification(s)
A high school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of two (2) years’ office experience including experience in Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable.
Cash handling and reconciliation experience.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to expand schedule during busy times.
Ability to travel to other campuses to cover shifts if needed
Proven ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Desired Qualification(s)
Prior experience working with inventory control systems.
Willingness to learn new things.
Bilingual in Spanish and English.
Posting Date 02/08/2024
Closing Date 02/22/2024
Expected Start Date 03/25/2024
Special Instructions Summary
Must be able to fill in as an alternate at either our Lakeshore or Southlake location when needed to cover PTO.
Pay Rate $16.
38/Hr (This is FIRM and Not Negotiable)
Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time
Location Grayslake
Total Hours per week 25.
00
Work Schedule
Monday – Thursday 7:30am-1:30pm.
Hours may vary
Software Testing Required Excel, MS Word
Interview Process Requirements None
EEO Statement
The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity.
In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities.
Summary of Essential Functions
Department Operations and Processes 40%
Process invoices and credit memos ensuring pricing and receivables are correct.
Follow up with receiving and/or buyers for accuracy.
Enter into bookstore’s inventory control system, prepare paperwork and differentiate what is sent to Accounts Payable and what is entered by bookstore.
Complete reports for Finance office and other departments.
Research and resolve monthly vendor statements.
Follow up with vendors to resolve issues pertaining to past due invoices, credit holds, service or tax charges, etc.
Work with college AP to resolve issues pertaining to unbalanced accounts.
Maintain vendor files and various logs.
Maintain safe and schedule safe counts.
Credit card reconciliation
Student/Customer Service 30%
Open the daily operations and provide customer service support to customers and student workers, answering questions pertaining to course materials and all other merchandise.
Operate cash register and provide customer service by phone.
Lead/train students and others on store practices
Answer level 2 questions and direct customers to appropriate departments
Data Entry Reporting 25%
Enter data into bookstore inventory control system, prepare paperwork and differentiate what is sent to AP and what is entered by bookstore.
Prepare Daily Sales paperwork for submission to Finance
Complete reports for Finance Office and other departments
Other 5%
Travel to other locations to cover shifts as needed.
Other duties as assigned.