Senior Accounting Assistant

Req Id: 43090

Job Title: Senior Accounting Assistant

City: west lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

Accounting Services is seeking a Senior Accounting Assistant to join our team. This role will provide administrative support for the Finance area.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support accounting functions, including financial reviews, assisting with accounting processes, monitoring and coordinating communications, and assisting with accounting projects.
• Apply accounting principles and procedures in working with specialized accounting processes, transactions, and reports.

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Four years of accounting or financial industry related experience.

Skills Needed:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in business applications, especially spreadsheets
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships
• Provide a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Capable of taking initiative, assuming responsibility, working independently, and contributing to a team environment

What is Helpful:

• Experience working with non-profit or higher education.
• Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

Additional Information:

• To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary CLICK HERE
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Purdue University is an EO/AA university.

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 3

Pay Band S045

Job Code #200023319

The anticipated annual rate for this position is $43,500/year. The final salary offer will be determined based on various factors, including internal equity, available budget, and relevant experience.

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Posting Start Date: 7/20/26