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Job Title Accounting Technician (Part-Time, Temporary) Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH Job Number 05541 Department Accounting Services Job Category Support Job Type Part-Time Status Temporary Job Open Date 08/12/2026 Resume Review Date Ongoing Closing Date 08/16/2026 Open Until Filled No Position Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to be the point person for the accounts payable functions of the college, and to assist with the managing of AP technicians. This position ensures compliance with laws, policies, and procedures regarding vendor reporting, invoice payments, sales tax reporting and other accounts-payable related processes.
The hourly pay rate for this position is $23.84 and has a maximum of 28 hours per week.
Why work for Sinclair College?
The following are some of the benefits that part-time staff with Sinclair College receive:
- Tuition waiver for employee for 3 credit hours per semester
- Opportunity for advancement and promotion
- Support for continued professional development and education
- OPERS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
- 14 days of annually observed company holidays, part-time employees are paid for regularly scheduled hours on these days
- High quality programs and events for work-life balance
- SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
Principal Accountabilities
Invoice Processing
- Check for proper authorization for payment
- Review invoices for errors, discounts, eliminate taxes, flag for tax classifications if necessary, and assign vendor number
- Match to PO; ensure no overages
- Post invoices to Colleague System
- Ensure against duplicate payments
- Backup for processing ACH payments for utilities/others as needed
Invoice Approvals
- Send invoices out to departments for approval
- Follow up on invoices that approval has not been received
- Check vendor statements to ensure all invoices received, approved and paid
Customer Service and Other Office Duties
Internal and external customer phone calls
Respond to daily phone calls and emails in a very effective manner
Respond to notices and letters from external customers to resolve problems
Follow-up and track old, unpaid invoices
Other office duties
Maintain filing system for paid Accounts
Payable checks (digital)
Maintain filing system for completed W-9 (Request for taxpayer ID #) forms
Provide back-up for receiving mail or other physical items when in person
Provide temporary coverage of other positions during vacations or as needed
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum of an associate's degree in accounting, or equivalent, required
- Minimum of two years accounting/business office experience in a complex organization required
- Demonstrated speed and accuracy in data entry and record maintenance required
- Working knowledge of Federal IRS regulations related to 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC reporting requirements required
- Knowledge of State of Ohio sales tax laws, regulations, and reporting procedures required
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required
- Experience with Accounts Payable and General Ledger systems; knowledge of the Colleague ERP system preferred, including the ability to retrieve information, generate reports, and perform data entry transactions preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook required
- Familiarity with purchasing policies, procedures, and procurement best practices preferred
- Awareness of audit requirements and state and federal compliance regulations affecting financial operations required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with internal departments, external agencies, vendors, and customers required
- Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail while managing multiple priorities required
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you have a minimum of an Associate degree in Accounting or related discipline?
Yes
No
- Do you have a minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience?
Yes
No
- Do you possess current working knowledge of GAAP and basic G/L Account structure?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents