Accounting Specialist I (Accounts Payable)

Accounting Specialist I (Accounts Payable)

Salary

$24.36 Hourly

Location

Auburn Hills Campus

Job Type

Classified Full-Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

202400355

Division

Financial Services

Opening Date

10/05/2026

Closing Date

10/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Shift Days/Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm

• Description
• Benefits
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Summary of Purpose

Performs clerical, bookkeeping, and accounting duties. The employee is expected to work in a multi-cultural, diverse working environment.

(Note: Duties under Typical Duties may apply to a specific department or location).

Typical Duties

This description is intended to indicate the types of duties and responsibilities requested of the employee assigned this title. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required:

• Maintains student financial records and communicates with students and creditors regarding payments, balances owed, 1098-T forms, refunds, and other financial transactions.
• Works with other College personnel/departments to maintain detailed accounting records and accounts payable for college wide programs and projects (e.g., Enrollment Services, Financial Aid, Veteran Affairs, etc.).
• Facilitates College account receivables (e.g. third party billing, escrows, student refunds, financial aid transmittals, etc.), cashiering and deposits, banking issues, collections, and/or various other projects.
• Handles College account payables (e.g. vendor invoices, check requests, purchase orders, vendor statements, fixed asset database, etc.).
• Prepares reconciliation reports for accuracy and investigation of outstanding items.
• Assists in interpretation of federal regulations and applies to collection of student accounts and financial aid eligibility
• Communicates with students, internal personnel, and/or external agencies/vendors as required.
• Interprets computer reports; prepares journal entries.
• Operates office equipment (e.g., photocopier, calculator, telephone, computer and any other equipment utilized by the college); cleans, maintains, and arranges for service of equipment when necessary
• Trains and directs College student personnel with appropriate approval.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.
• Ability to work additional hours, as needed.

Minimum Education and Experience

EDUCATION: An earned Associate Degree or higher in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting.

• OR-

Any Associate Degree or higher with successful completion of 16 college credit hours in Accounting.

• AND-

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience.

We are excited to have you consider Oakland Community College (OCC) as your employer of choice!

OCC strives to provide valuable and empowering services not only to our students, but also to our employees.

See below the benefits offered by the College under the benefit types: full-time and part-time

Full-Time Positions for the Following Employee Groups:

Classified, Exempt (Non-union), Faculty, Maintenance, Operating Engineers, Public Safety, Teamsters

Benefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hire

Medical

• Multiple PPO medical plans with prescription coverage to choose from; Plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)

• Free preventive services on every plan

• Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the High Deductible medical plans

• BCBSM through the Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) medical is offered to all employment groups

• There is a $2,000 prorated Medical Opt Out stipend with proof of other applicable medical coverage

Dental

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions

Vision

• NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Health Care, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, and Adoption FSAs are available

Life Insurance

• The College provides $120,000 of coverage (portion is subject to taxation), no payroll deductions

Disability

• 70% of wages provided for Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Retirement

• College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)
• The Exempt, Faculty, and Teamsters employee groups can elect the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) provided by TIAA; opting out of MPSERS

Voluntary Retirement Accounts

• Employees can open and contribute via payroll deduction into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA

Voluntary Benefits

• Employees can elect voluntary benefits of optional life insurance (for self, spouse, and/or children), cancer protection, pet insurance, legal & ID shield, long term and/or critical care during annual open enrollment in November

Tuition

• OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
• Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employees have a free resource to assist with a wide-range of needs, including counseling sessions

Employee Group: Classified Part-Time

Benefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hire

Part-time Classified employees are offered the opportunity to have medical, dental, vision at the full monthly premium; life insurance is also available at a nominal cost. Participation requires that benefit costs be taken via payroll deduction.

Medical

• Multiple PPO medical plans with prescription coverage to choose from; Plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)

• Free preventive services on every plan

• Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the High Deductible medical plans

• BCBSM through the Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) medical is offered to all employment groups

Dental

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan that has free in-network preventive services including two annual cleanings

Vision

• NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan that includes annual examinations with participating providers

Life Insurance

• Employees can choose to have a life insurance policy of $10,000 or $20,000

Retirement

• College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)

Voluntary Retirement Accounts

• Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA

Tuition

• OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
• Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program

Employee Group: Adjunct Faculty, Part-time Hourly (Non-union), and Casual Instructors*

Retirement

• College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)

Voluntary Retirement Accounts

• Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA

Tuition

• OCC tuition reimbursement program available for Adjunct Employees
• Edustaff employees are not eligible for OCC benefits.

Contact Information: hr@oaklandcc.edu

01

Are you a member of the OCC Classified union?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a Associate's degree or higher?

• Yes
• No

03

Do at least 2 (two) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Oakland Community College Office Of Human Resources

Address 2900 Featherstone Rd.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, 48326

Phone 248-341-2022

Website https://www.oaklandcc.edu/