Job Description
Req Id:  43708
Job Title:  Account Clerk
City:  Fort Wayne
Job Description: 

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

We are currently seeking a full-time, on-site Account Clerk in our Administrative Business Services office. Assists Business Manager for IT, VCFAA Ancillaries (Bursar/Purchasing/ABS/Acct&Budget), as well as the business manager of Student Housing. The pay for this position is $17.00/hr.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Serves as the initial resource and point of contact for ITS and VCFAA Ancillaries communicating and implementing university guidelines.
  • Prepare, process and resolve discrepancies for various internal and external documents including: journal vouchers, intramural invoice vouchers, CD01s and CRV deposits.
  • Audits documents prepared by the departments and resolves any issues that may arise.
  • Follows-up on the status of purchases and payments. Supports and trains departments regarding SAP utilization.
  • Uses SAP daily to review, prepare and audit account information.
  • Attends various meetings and events to monitor compliance with university policies.
  • Collect PCR Forms from departments and verify accounting information.
  • Resolves discrepancies, missing signatures, inadequate receipts, etc.
  • Reconciles bank transaction with correct account information on PCR Form.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • Three years general office experience working with accounting, human resources or other business-related functions.
  • Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
  • Basic math and accounting knowledge.
  • Excellent organization/prioritization skills.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work with interruptions.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate degree in accounting, business or related field preferred.
  • University experience with accounting processes, experience with ERP system and experience working with students preferred.

 

Benefits:

  • Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
  • Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
  • Insurance starts on first day of employment.
  • Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
  • Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

 

Additional Information:

  • Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
  • Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.  
  • A background check and misconduct will be required for employment in this position.

 

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt
Posting Start Date:  8/19/26