Accounting Clerk

JOB PURPOSE: The Accounting Clerk is responsible for the administration of many fiscal affairs 

including internal and external financial reporting, accounts payable, control procedures, 

general ledger, and oversight of all financial transactions. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Processing and recording cash receipts and bank deposits, disbursements and bank reconciliations. 

Monitoring, disbursing petty cash funds not limited to reconciling and replenishing approved 

balance. Maintain internal controls.

2. Responsible for timely financial reporting of grants. Accounts for all revenue and expenses, prepares 

and submits monthly and/or quarterly reports for private and public funders. Responsible for 

internal reports related to special events and programs.

3. Issues 1099s to contract workers. Prepares special administrative reports as required.

4. Assist Finance Director to monitor and report on program budgets. Assists with developing budgets 

for proposals/grant applications.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Attends staff and departmental meetings. Contributes to departmental and organizational 

decision-making through active participation in the process. Works effectively and positively 

with co-workers and volunteers. Ability to lift at least 25 pounds. Other duties as assigned by 

supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting and/or finance preferred. At least two years of 

experience. Ability to work effectively in an alternative service system. Excellent analytical and 

mathematical skills. Advance knowledge of QuickBooks. Experience in dealing with 

governmental agencies, corporations, and foundations. Knowledge of financial management in 

the non-profit sector. Proficient with Microsoft Office products. Must have reliable 

transportation.

Supervisor: Finance Director Hours Worked: Part-time/Non Exempt

Supervises: N/A

University Settlement, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We 

will not discriminate employees or applicants for employment base on any protected class under the law.