Job Description

Are you someone who enjoys keeping things organized, accurate, and running smoothly behind the scenes? Join the Finance team at Indian River State College and play a key role in supporting the financial operations that help power our students’ success.

In this position, you’ll provide essential clerical and accounting support across multiple areas, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, the Cashier’s Office, and General Accounting. Your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy will help ensure the integrity of the College’s financial processes.

About Us

Indian River State College is a leading public institution located on Florida’s Treasure Coast, serving students across multiple campuses in four counties. We are dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees, workforce training, and continuing education programs.

At The River, we believe every student’s and employee’s story matters. We value the different perspectives, experiences, and talents that come together on our campuses, creating a learning environment and workplace that’s supportive, inclusive, and inspiring. With flexible options online, on campus, and hybrid, we design learning experiences that meet students where they are and prepare them for real-world success. Programs like the Promise Program open doors by providing eligible students with tuition-free access, ensuring every learner has the opportunity to thrive.

Why Join the River

When you join Indian River State College, you become part of a forward-thinking and supportive community where your work truly matters. Your role is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to shape the future, uplift students, and be part of a mission-driven college that is changing lives every day.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision, this position provides clerical support services for the Finance Division.  Duties include supporting Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cashier's Office, and General Accounting functions for the College.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews bank accounts; checks balances against ledger amounts; verifies that amounts agree with financial statement items; researches unmatched items; reconciles bank statements; and completes reconciliation of fee receipts.
• Files various state and/ or federal reports.
• Prepares monthly internal reports and analyses.
• Completes data entry.
• Completes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate degree; two (2) years of related work experience in accounting, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping, data entry, and reconciliation of financial records.
• Skill in organizing.
• Skill in working with Microsoft Office and Windows based applications.
• Ability to be accurate, be detailed oriented, and follow instructions.
• Ability to complete appropriate financial paperwork and work with financial data.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as sedentary work involving lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally, and other sedentary criteria are met.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Additionally, all employees of the College are expected to maintain professional standards of communication, able to learn and apply new technology, and abide by all policies and procedures. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

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Classification

Staff

Supervisory

No

FLSA Exempt

No

Employment Type

Regular

Compensation and Application Deadline

Pay range is at: $15.45 - $16.45 per hour.| All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidate's education and experience | Open until filled.