Financial Assistant II - Accounts Payable - Term with potential for extension (Full-Time, Non-E...
Grinnell College

Job Title:

Financial Assistant II - Accounts Payable - Term with potential for extension (Full-Time, Non-Exempt, B3 Career Level)

Accounting

ABOUT GRINNELL COLLEGEGrinnell College is a private liberal arts college located in Grinnell, Iowa and is ranked #11 on the U.S. News and World Report's list of Best National Liberal Arts Colleges.

Grinnell College is a top ranked Liberal Arts institution that values diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, intellectual freedom, and social responsibility. We seek candidates that align with these values and have the ability and desire to advance our values and belonging within our community and the communities we engage. Ideal candidates will be prepared to collaborate and contribute to the mission and values of the college across all constituencies.

POSITION SUMMARYPerforms routine accounting, purchasing and accounts payable duties following established policies and procedures, to ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. Maintains documentation in compliance with policies and procedures for internal control and external audit requirements. Verifies and checks the work of others and refers unusual problems to supervisor.

This is a term position ending 12/19/2025 with the potential to be extended.

Key Responsibilities

• Voucher entry / Voucher Audit
• Scanning and linking all documentation
• JP Morgan Chase VISA statement review
• Maintain vendor id's in accounting system
• Run payment process (checks and e-checks) twice a week
• Minor administrative duties as assigned

• High school diploma or general education degree or GED
• Three years or more of work experience
• Effective personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc
• Champions diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Acute detail when it comes to planning and organizing
• Proficiency in the ability to be adaptable to changing work priorities; excellent individual efficiency
• The ability to communicate effectively and build relationships within the department and with campus partners

• Office bookkeeping experience and administrative experience

Financial Assistant II Accounts Payable

Non-Exempt

Staff

Full-Time

Term

Selected candidate must successfully pass a background check prior to first day of employment.

No

S01073

Grinnell College is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and working environment for all College community members. It is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in matters of admission, employment, and housing, and in access to and participation in its education programs, services, and activities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, religion, disability, creed or any other protected class. Discrimination and harassment on any of the bases covered by state or federal antidiscrimination statutes is unlawful and a violation of Grinnell College policy.