Accounting Clerk III

Towson University (TU) has earned distinction as both a top-100 public university and one of the nation's great colleges to work for. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland.  Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivating the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

The Accounting Clerk III responsible for managing financial processes and transactions for Parking, Transportation, and Postal Services. This includes accounts payable and receivable, journal entries, reconciliations, budget forecasting, financial reporting, purchase order monitoring, and serving as the primary liaison with Procurement and Financial Services. The position also provides limited non-financial operational support as back-up to the Program Management Specialist to ensure continuity of section functions.

• Financial Transactions & Reconciliation: Responsible accounts payable and receivable processing, journal entries, reconciliations, vendor follow-ups, dispute resolution, and monthly/periodic financial audits.

• Procurement & Purchase Order Monitoring: Responsible for monitoring purchase orders, track renewal timelines, identify discrepancies, recommend adjustments, and serve as liaison with Procurement for purchasing issues, compliance questions, and resolution of procurement-related matters.

• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Responsible for Conduct budget forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting, and identification of fiscal issues with recommendations for correction. Section Recruitment Serve as back-up to the Program Management Specialist for section recruitment coordination, onboarding assistance, administrative audits, and training support.

• Other duties as assigned to include but not limited to assist with field support for major events and support services functions.

• High school diploma or GED.

• Three years accounting clerical experience.

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

• Ability to perform as well as understand financial analysis, reconcile accounts, human resources, and interpret university financial policies.

• Proficiency with Stratus, PeopleSoft, and other financial/industry software.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks under time constraints.

• Must be detail oriented and have the ability to research accounts and situations to determine the appropriate decision.

• Must be able to follow up and ensure accurate and up to date records are maintained.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Strong customer service skills and ability to interact with vendors, staff, and campus partners.

$45,375 annually and full University benefits that includes annual leave, up to 17 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and