Accounting Clerk III

Position Information

High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Three years clerical accounting/bookkeeping experience. Possess the keyboarding skills necessary to perform successfully in this position. Ability to operate standard office equipment. Ability to effectively interact with students, public, faculty and staff. Ability to work under pressure. Knowledge of proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and ability to utilize proper standard office source manuals. Experience with computer-based accounting systems. Ability to perform the functions consistent with intermediate word processing and intermediate spreadsheet applications as demonstrated by a skills assessment.

• Desired Qualifications: Experience with computer-based accounting systems. Light typing. Ability to compose correspondence.

Minimum Qualifications

Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.

Position Details

To work under pressure in a high energy, diverse, multi-tasking environment. Particular focus on working directly with student organizations, community partners, and business vendors. Must be well organized, attentive to details and deadlines, maintain a high volume of centralized accounting records, and be proficient in Microsoft Excel, Google Suites, and other accounting systems.

Position Purpose

To perform clerical accounting duties in a large and/or complex administrative unit.

Job Open Date

06/12/2026

Pay

$47,062 annually

Schedule

FT/Reg (40 hours)

Benefits

This position is an Oakland University Professional Support Association-MEA/NEA position. The incumbent will be represented by the MEA/NEA. This position will remain open a minimum of five (5) working days. External applicants may be considered. Qualified bargaining unit members will receive interviews and initial consideration.