Accounting Assistant

Overview

The Accounts Payable Office within the Controller’s Office is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented professional to join our team. This is a full-time, on-site desk position that offers stability and the chance to make a meaningful impact. If you enjoy working with numbers, bookkeeping, and accounting tasks—and you find satisfaction in accuracy and organization—this role may be a great fit for you. In this position, you will support the daily operations of the department by processing payments, providing excellent customer service, and assisting with a variety of accounts payable functions. You’ll also have the opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment while contributing to the financial integrity of the university. We are looking for someone who takes pride in being dependable, detail-oriented, and enjoys solving problems with numbers.

 

This position is eligible for excellent benefits, including:

• Vacation and sick leave.
• Holiday pay
• 50% tuition reduction for employee and spouse
• Competitive health benefits packages
• A generous contribution to retirement

Responsibilities

• Process payments in the university’s e-procurement system (USU EZ-BUY)
• Prepare, sort, seal, and mail university checks, including delivery to the Cashier’s Office or other campus locations as needed.
• Provide front-line customer service to students, faculty, and staff at the counter and by phone.
• Answer and direct multiple telephone lines in a professional and courteous manner.
• Perform other accounts payable–related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of relevant experience or an associate degree
• Proficiency working in multiple computer programs simultaneously (Windows, Excel, web browsers)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with USU’s Banner Finance System
• Bookkeeping or accounting-related experience, or an associate’s degree/certification in business or a related field
• Knowledge of university travel policies and procedures
• Knowledge of accounts payable processes and practices

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV” 

2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application 

 

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

$43,000.00

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes.  The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

College/Department Highlights

The Controller’s Office is a trusted partner in supporting the university’s mission by providing reliable financial services with professionalism and integrity. We value teamwork, continuous learning, and a supportive workplace culture. Our office fosters professional growth through training opportunities and encourages collaboration through team-building activities. If you are looking for a role where you can contribute to a positive work environment and make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

 

USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

 

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflec