45000 - KCAD Dean's Office
Advertised Salary: $23.43. Hourly rate pursuant to FSU and CTA/MEA-NEA Agreement. Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Benefits:
Comprehensive benefit package (health care, vacation, etc.). Please see the following link for a list of benefits offered with this position.
Clerical Tech Association (CTA)
FLSA: Non-Exempt Temporary/Continuing: Continuing Part-Time/Full-Time: Full-Time Union Group: Clerical-Technical Association (MEA-NEA) Term of Position: 12 Month At Will/Just Cause: Just Cause Summary of Position: Kendall College of Art and Design at Ferris State University is seeking an Account Specialist to support the College's academic programs and operations. This position independently performs a variety of complex accounting and budgetary responsibilities, including reconciling financial activity between TouchNet, Banner, and other accounting systems.
The successful candidate will support effective budget planning and financial management across the College while conducting periodic reviews of departmental accounting practices to ensure consistency with University and College policies and procedures. Responsibilities also include communicating and implementing accounting procedures, identifying opportunities for process improvement, proposing procedural changes when appropriate, and assisting with the development and documentation of accounting policies and procedures for KCAD.
This position requires strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with internal and external constituents.
The anticipated start date for this position is January 2027. However, this is an estimated date and may be revised as needed. Position Type: Staff Required Education: Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of appropriate education and work experience.
The listed requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered. Equivalency for education: Two years of full-time, related work experience equals one year of education. Required Work Experience: Two years of full-time accounting experience in an office setting or equivalent. Strong computer knowledge, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based transactions. Previous experience using an electronic bookkeeping system.
Two years of part-time work are equivalent to one year of full-time work.
Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: Higher education work experience is preferred. Experience with Concur and Banner. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Reports directly to the assigned supervisor.
Responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of designated information.
Performs all duties in compliance with University policies and procedures and state and federal requirements.
Performs all duties as listed in the Account Clerk 1, 2, and 3 position descriptions.
Balance a variety of transactions to Banner, as required.
Independently evaluate, analyze, investigate, and resolve budgetary transactions and issues.
Collaborate with college administration on budget reporting, planning, and forecasting.
Identify and evaluate problems and propose solutions to budgetary, procedural, and policy issues.
Monitor compliance with various policies and procedures.
Serve as the main resource for office accounting issues.
Assist with special projects and reports; assist auditors as required.
Attend meetings as assigned.
Recommend technology enhancements to improve the flow of financial information and systems.
Assist in developing procedures for department employees on FSU policies and in implementing them.
Differentiate among several types of funding, including general, designated, development, grant, project, and scholarships, and between base budget and self-funded budget.
Work with outside agencies, including work on grants and contracts as needed.
Independently answer inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources and provide explanations and interpretations of policies, practices, and procedures.
Administer control of the Purchasing Card and prepare and /or oversee multiple payment reports.
Serve as a liaison between the Accounting, Purchasing, and Financial Services offices for department requests and inquiries. Serving as a liaison between the college and Academic Affairs on budgetary matters.
Train clerical and administrative staff on accounting-related issues, including policy, procedures, and accounting applications.
Provide quality control by way of real-time monitoring and auditing of college accounting activities at all levels.
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with university policies and applicable laws.
Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of information pursuant to university policies and/or state or federal laws.
Cultivates an environment of belonging that values, respects, supports, and celebrates individual similarities and differences, allowing students, faculty, and staff to thrive authentically.
Support, promote, and develop university student enrollment and retention initiatives.
Any other duties assigned within the position classification area. Marginal Duties/Responsibilities: Recommend for hire, train, and provide backup supervision for student employees. Skills and Abilities: Perform mathematical computations, recordkeeping, balancing, and accounting duties with a high degree of accuracy.
Input, retrieve, download, merge, and output information from various software programs and systems.
Use computer software such as spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and other office-specific software.
Operate a variety of office machines and equipment, such as computers, calculators, facsimile machines, multi-line telephones, and copiers.
Plan, organize, and make sound judgments and decisions.
Direct and train others in the performance of the characteristic duties.
Communicate effectively with a variety of students, faculty, staff, visitors, and external audiences in a variety of situations, both orally and in written form.
Work effectively under pressure and deadlines.
Demonstrated successful experience working directly with people from diverse backgrounds, including cultural, educational, socioeconomic, and life experiences. Required Documents:
Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants: Unofficial Transcript 1 (REQUIRED): Applicants must attach a copy of the unofficial transcript of their bachelor's degree. The transcript must include the institution name, applicant name, date the degree was attained, and the degree awarded. The individual hired will be required to submit an official transcript.
If you do not have a college transcript that meets the required education listed, please write a justification explaining how your work experience is equivalent to the required education, and attach it in lieu of the transcript. The transcript must include the institution name, applicant name, date the degree was attained, and the degree awarded. Initial Application Review Date:
November 30, 2026 Open Until Position is Filled?: Yes Posting Close Date:
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