Account Clerk - College of Agriculture

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Job description

Job Summary

As the Account Clerk in the College of Agriculture Employment Center, you will work collaboratively with department faculty, staff, students, and other business units or areas and perform various business functions to support the employment process for the organizational units. This position will be responsible for payroll activates such as initiating requests, onboarding, off cycle forms, and completing I-9s. This position will also serve as a liaison between departmental business offices and payroll and analyze, resolve or recommend action on unique problems as well as cross train and serve as support for the procurement center as needed.

Required:

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 years account clerk or clerical business services experience
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, file management and records, forms and other office procedures and terminology
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills and professionalism in dealing with students, individuals and business customers
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels
• Strong organizational and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail
• Motivated individual with ability to efficiently multi task, work under pressure, handle interruptions and meet deadlines
• Ability to identify problems, analyze information and implement solutions
• Capable of taking initiative, assuming responsibility and handling confidential information with discretion
• Ability to work independently and in a dynamic team environment
• Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology
• Proficiency in software experience: Microsoft Word, Excel, Database and Outlook/Electronic Email

Preferred:

• University-related experience
• Ariba, Concur experience

Additional Information:

• This posting represents a part time position (75% FTE - approx. 30 hours/week). Benefits do apply.
• This position will be 5 days a week (M-F; preferably 9 am - 4 pm with a scheduled lunch) on campus for i-9 in person verification.
• All new hires will be expected to follow Protect Purdue guidelines. To learn more, visit
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply