Washtenaw Community College
Accounting Specialist
🇺🇸
Hybrid - US
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$23
per Hour
💻
Finance
🗓️
February 11th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
Washtenaw Community College is hiring an Accounting Specialist responsible for supporting the finance department with accounting functions such as accounts receivable and general ledger management. The role includes auditing support, financial reporting, analysis, and oversight of office administration within the Financial Services department.
Highlights
- Monitor and approve purchase requisitions per college policies.
- Run system control reports and log results.
- Respond to general accounting inquiries by email and phone.
- Review expense transfers and verify documentation for journal entries using the Xtender application.
- Monitor purchasing card transactions from Chrome River for compliance.
- Prepare invoices, monitor accounts receivable, and process internal chargeback entries monthly.
- Analyze general ledger accounts, research discrepancies, and generate financial reports.
- Perform testing and evaluation of financial system updates and patches.
- Provide oversight of Financial Services office administration, including mail handling and scheduling.
- Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with 5 years relevant experience, proficiency with computerized accounting and cloud-based software, Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas), and strong communication abilities.
- Salary is $22.54 per hour.
- Position supports remote work eligibility up to three days per week after initial on-campus training.
Accounting Specialist Full Description
Accounting Specialist
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please complete all sections of the application and submit required documents.
Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.
Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.
Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posting Details
Posting Details (Default Section)
Posting Number: | 0603814
Position Title: | Accounting Specialist
Position is: | Regular full-time
Position Type: | Staff Position (Full Time/Part Time)
Department/Ofc.: | Finance
Position Description: | Position Summary:The Accounting Specialist is responsible for providing general support to the finance department for accounting functions including accounts receivable and general ledger and support for high level business processes including auditing, financial reporting and analysis for the College as a whole.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Monitor and approve purchase requisitions according to College policies and procedures. Run accounting system control reports and log results. Answer general accounting questions by email/phone as they occur. Review general fund expense transfers and accumulate supporting documentation. Verify appropriate documentation for journal entries uploaded to Xtender application. Monitor purchasing card transactions exported from Chrome River application and review for compliance. Prepare invoices and monitor accounts receivable balances. Process monthly internal chargeback journal entries. Analyze general ledger accounts, identify and research discrepancies and run financial reports. Perform testing and evaluation of financial system patches, fixes and system upgrades on an ongoing basis. Oversight of Financial Services office administration, including shared handling of mail and conference room scheduling. Other duties as assigned.
Related Duties: Prepare work papers in conjunction with the annual audit. Gather financial reporting information for external and internal stakeholders. Respond to requests regarding Agency accounts. Assist Accountant with fixed asset tagging. Assist with month end close process. Serve as backup for the Cash Management Technician. Position is identified as work from home eligible after initial on-campus training period. See criteria below.
This position is identified as work from home eligible up to three (3) days per week, based on determination that essential duties can 1) be performed outside of the worksite, 2) be performed without access to equipment, material, and files located on campus, 3) be performed without face-to-face contact with supervisor, students or staff, and 4) be performed remotely with an overall neutral effect on students, coworkers, and the organization as a whole.
Minimum Qualifications: | Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: High School Diploma or GED and 5 years relevant work experience and 45 credit hours in related coursework or the equivalent combination of education and work experience Experience with data extraction, manipulation, and reporting Strong foundation in accounting principles. Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in the use of computerized accounting and cloud-based software programs, integrated computer systems, and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas). Strong oral and written communication skills and a commitment to accuracy. Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications: |
Posting Date: | 01/29/2026
Closing Date: |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants: | Please complete all sections of the application and submit required documents.
Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.
Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.
Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary/Hourly Rate: | $22.54
Salary Comments: |
Position Title: | Accounting Specialist
Position is: | Regular full-time
Position Type: | Staff Position (Full Time/Part Time)
Department/Ofc.: | Finance
Position Description: | Position Summary:The Accounting Specialist is responsible for providing general support to the finance department for accounting functions including accounts receivable and general ledger and support for high level business processes including auditing, financial reporting and analysis for the College as a whole.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Monitor and approve purchase requisitions according to College policies and procedures. Run accounting system control reports and log results. Answer general accounting questions by email/phone as they occur. Review general fund expense transfers and accumulate supporting documentation. Verify appropriate documentation for journal entries uploaded to Xtender application. Monitor purchasing card transactions exported from Chrome River application and review for compliance. Prepare invoices and monitor accounts receivable balances. Process monthly internal chargeback journal entries. Analyze general ledger accounts, identify and research discrepancies and run financial reports. Perform testing and evaluation of financial system patches, fixes and system upgrades on an ongoing basis. Oversight of Financial Services office administration, including shared handling of mail and conference room scheduling. Other duties as assigned.
Related Duties: Prepare work papers in conjunction with the annual audit. Gather financial reporting information for external and internal stakeholders. Respond to requests regarding Agency accounts. Assist Accountant with fixed asset tagging. Assist with month end close process. Serve as backup for the Cash Management Technician. Position is identified as work from home eligible after initial on-campus training period. See criteria below.
This position is identified as work from home eligible up to three (3) days per week, based on determination that essential duties can 1) be performed outside of the worksite, 2) be performed without access to equipment, material, and files located on campus, 3) be performed without face-to-face contact with supervisor, students or staff, and 4) be performed remotely with an overall neutral effect on students, coworkers, and the organization as a whole.
Minimum Qualifications: | Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: High School Diploma or GED and 5 years relevant work experience and 45 credit hours in related coursework or the equivalent combination of education and work experience Experience with data extraction, manipulation, and reporting Strong foundation in accounting principles. Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in the use of computerized accounting and cloud-based software programs, integrated computer systems, and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas). Strong oral and written communication skills and a commitment to accuracy. Ability to work independently and collaborate in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications: |
Posting Date: | 01/29/2026
Closing Date: |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants: | Please complete all sections of the application and submit required documents.
Our college strives to make a positive difference in people’s lives through accessible and excellent educational programs and services.
Washtenaw Community College seeks to recruit and retain a productive workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve our community and to build on the success of our students, faculty & staff. Washtenaw Community College is committed to creating a welcoming environment.
Washtenaw Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary/Hourly Rate: | $22.54
Salary Comments: |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have a High School Diploma or GED and 5 years relevant work experience and 45 credit hours in related coursework or the equivalent combination of education and work experience?
- Yes
- No
- * What experience do you have providing accounting support (e.g., accounts receivable, general ledger) and contributing to higher-level financial processes such as auditing or financial reporting?
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
- Certificate
- Letter of Reference 1
- Unofficial Transcripts 1
- Other Documents
Washtenaw Community College does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status as provided for and to the extent required by federal and state statutes. Nor does the college discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Click here for Notice of Nondiscrimination and Other Compliance Statements.
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