Accounting Clerk

Description Vaccine & Gene Therapy Institute (VGTI) is one of a select group of internationally regarded institutions that have been invited to build and operate a satellite research institute based in the state of Florida. This position plays a key role in this start-up endeavor, supporting accounting and general administrative functions.

Duties include:
Provide support to the Finance Director, his direct reports and the Office Manager.

Accounting support: process receipts on invoices and accounts payable; bookkeeping; expense reconciliations.
Administrative support: filing, scheduling, reception and answering and directing phone calls, travel reservations, prepare travel reimbursement expense reports; open and sort incoming mail; prepare and mail packages. Grant support: prepare grant related travel expense reports for reimbursement to VGTI Florida - aid in pagination, preparation, and submission of VGTI-FL grants, secondary/tertiary review of grant budgets for fringe rate and IDC accuracy prior to submission, help with collection and separation of required documents for VGTI-FL subcontracts processing.

Position requires flexibility to shift workload between activities as needed.

Requirements Requires:
-1 year of administrative support experience with a focus on accounting/financial support responsibilities
-Strict attention to detail
-Flexible personality that works well in a team environment
-Proactive team membership to assist with improving processes
-Ability to multitask and juggle multiple priorities
-Strong MS Office skills – advanced Word and Excel
-Superior organizational skills

Prefer: BA/BS in accounting, work experience in a nonprofit setting.

For more information and to apply online visit www.OHSUjobs.com, reference IRC28842.
VGTI offers an excellent benefits package.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.