Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk

Stanbridge University is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounting Clerk to join our Accounting Department. This position supports the University’s day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, payroll processing, purchase orders, financial transaction processing, account reconciliations, and financial record maintenance.

The successful candidate will possess strong accounting fundamentals, proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop and Microsoft Excel, and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This role regularly handles sensitive and confidential financial information and requires professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, and exceptional attention to detail.

This is a full-time, on-site position located at Stanbridge University’s Irvine, California campus.

Essential Functions:

• Process bi-monthly payroll accurately and in accordance with established deadlines and procedures
• Perform accounts payable functions, including reviewing, processing, and recording invoices and payments
• Maintain and support the University’s purchase order processing system
• Process and record financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries
• Reconcile bank statements, accounts, and financial records and investigate discrepancies to ensure accuracy