Accountant

Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews financial statements/reports
• Makes recommendations to improve internal controls, operating effectiveness and efficiency
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
• Ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions
• Prepares and records asset, liability, revenue, and expenses entries by compiling and analyzing account information
• Specializes in preparing budget reports, department allocation reports, or other specialized reports or analyses on a regular or ad hoc basis
• Determines proper handling of financial transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and approves within designated limits, policies or contracts
• Identifies risks and areas in need of improvement to prevent mistakes
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors in financial entries, documents, and reports
• Maintains operational communication with various central departments concerning accounting and financial information
• Performs duties related to payroll, personnel actions, or similar procedures
• Affords assistance to faculty with post-award financial analysis related to contracts or grants

Qualifications

• Level I: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, OR a Degree plus a CPA
• Level II: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, OR a Degree plus a CPA and 2 years of experience in accounting services
• Level III: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, OR a Degree plus a CPA and 4 years of experience in accounting services
• SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Banner Finance or comparable ERP systems
• Knowledge of university accounting practices, fund accounting, and financial compliance requirements
• Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and account reconciliation
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial data analysis
• Experience with electronic procurement and expense management systems
• Prior experience in higher education, governmental, or other complex organizational accounting environments
• Demonstrated ability to interpret financial data and provide recommendations to support business operations