Clerk III - 1-Year Specified Term

University of IowaUniversity of IowaIowa City, Iowa, United States
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Posted

10/13/2026

Employment

Full time, Temporary

Range

$40k - $40k/year

Work style

Remote OK

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Core responsibilities

The clerk will audit, evaluate, and enter vendor invoices into the system to create payment vouchers. Additionally, they will serve as a customer service representative by responding to inquiries regarding department policies and procedures.

Requirements overview

Candidates must possess the equivalent of two years of full-time clerical office experience, undergraduate education, or post-high school training. The role requires proficiency in office software and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key skills

Invoice processingData entryAuditingCustomer servicePeopleSoftE-ProWeb applications10 key adding machinesCommunicationAttention to detailClerical workVoucher creation

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Education requirements

high school

About University of Iowa

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Employees

6,965

Type

Educational

Size

10,001+ employees

Our WE CARE Values Welcoming: We have an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard, promotes dignity, and allows all to thrive in health, work, research, and education. Excellence: We achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible health care, education, and research. Collaboration: We collaborate with health care systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region, as well as within our UI community. Teamwork, guided by compassion, is the best way to work. Accountability: We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgment occur. Respect: We create an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community. Empowerment: We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community, along with opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners. Mission Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. As Iowa’s comprehensive academic health system, University of Iowa Health Care: • Provides high-quality primary and specialty care to patients and families across Iowa and the region • Educates and trains the next generation of physicians, biomedical scientists, and health care professionals • Advances research that improves understanding of human health and leads to new treatments and therapies • Partners with communities to expand access, improve health outcomes, and strengthen overall well-being Vision To be among the nation’s best in medical education, biomedical research, and patient care—improving the health and well-being of Iowans and communities we serve. Recognitions/ Awards Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals (2025) and included in additional Forbes employer rankings for workplace excellence and early-career opportunities.

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Job categories

AdministrativeFinance & AccountingCustomer Service & SupportEducation

Description

The University of Iowa Accounts Payable Department is seeking a Clerk III – 1 year specified term. Under general supervision, performs and coordinates clerical work such as examining and evaluating vendor invoices according to established guidelines and processing them online to create vouchers for payment. Duties involve the use of a variety of software (PeopleSoft, E-Pro, AP/PO, web applications, etc.), personal computers, and other office equipment such as phone, scanner, and 10 key adding machines. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. Duties to include: Audits, evaluates, and enters vendor invoices on-line to create vouchers for payment in an accurate and timely manner. Examine, evaluate and verify invoices and supporting documentation, checking for completeness and accuracy, determining conformity to established guidelines or policies Act as a customer service representative by responding to phone inquiries and providing information regarding policies and procedures, requiring knowledge of both assigned and related work areas. Assist co-workers and other members of the department as needed. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Location: Remote within Iowa Salary: $39,859.92 For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below. Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Any combination of related clerical office experience, related undergraduate education, and/or post high school clerical training that is the equivalent to two years of full-time employment. Desirable Qualifications: Effective communication Attention to detail Prior experience processing invoices Experience working in a fast paced environment Position and Application Details: Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. State agency employers in Iowa are required to use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. University of Iowa employees, including those who work remotely or out-of-state, are subject to E-Verify. For additional questions, please contact Brooke McMurl at (319) 467-0719 or brooke-mcmurl@uiowa.edu. This position is eligible for remote work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location. About the University of Iowa: Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success. Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation. Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.

Requirements

  • •Invoice processing
  • •Data entry
  • •Auditing
  • •Customer service
  • •PeopleSoft
  • •E-Pro
  • •Web applications
  • •10 key adding machines
  • •Communication
  • •Attention to detail
  • •Clerical work
  • •Voucher creation

Benefits

  • •Health coverage
  • •University-paid life insurance
  • •Retirement plans
  • •Leave policies
  • •24/7 support services
  • •Well-being resources
  • •Tuition assistance

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