Principal Clerk - Accounts Payable Office - SUNY Orange

Responsibilities: An employee in this position is responsible for performing a variety of routine Comptroller office tasks to guarantee that all preparation for department tasks are prepared following prescribed guidelines. The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher-level employee with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative in work methods.

The Accounts Payable department is responsible for managing a company's short-term obligations to its vendors and suppliers. Its primary function is to ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices and to maintain good financial relationships with external parties. May be asked to do other processing, verifications, and filing, as needed; requires close attention to detail and accuracy; does related work as required.

Other: Full-time, 12 months, Civil Service (Competitive) Permanent Appointment

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, 40 hours per week (one hour paid lunch). May require travel/work between both campuses.

Experience Required: Completion of 30 credit hours; OR graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one (1) year total combined work experience (work experience may include combined part-time employment).

Note: Computer literacy will be evaluated during the probationary period.

Experience Preferred: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, computer/technology experience, ability to multitask, work independently and follow directions. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Highly organized with attention to detail. Bi-lingual preferred. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Deadline for Applying: April 18, 2025

Position begins: ASAP

Salary: Starting salary - $23.9730/hr, Grade 7/Step 2, CSEA employees - according to contract

Orange County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education. Inquiries regarding this non-discrimination policy may be directed to: Iris Martinez-Davis, Civil Rights Compliance Officer, 115 South Street, Middletown NY 10940, (845) 341-4662, iris.martinezdavis@sunyorange.edu.