Accountant II

Classification Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.

About the Role

Performs professional accounting functions supporting the University’s capital construction projects, ensuring compliance with contracts, University policies, and funding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and monitors project expenditures for capital construction projects, reconciling project accounts and researching/resolving discrepancies.
• Monitors purchase order balances and prepares correcting entries as needed.
• Reviews and processes approved purchase order revisions within the ERP system, verifying accuracy and maintaining detailed project accounting records.
• Coordinates the financial closeout of capital construction projects, partnering with Planning, Design and Construction, Facilities Services, IFAS, Housing, Asset Management, and other departments.
• Reconciles project balances, verifies financial transaction accuracy, prepares documentation for unexpended funds, and assists in resolving outstanding accounting issues.
• Provides operational backup support for key accounting functions, including processing project funding requests, ISP invoices, and related transactions.
• Supports invoice processing and other accounting activities to ensure uninterrupted departmental operations.
• Assists with the preparation and distribution of recurring and ad-hoc financial reports related to Construction Accounting activities.
• Compiles, analyzes, and presents financial data to support management decision-making and responds to internal/external audit requests.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with accounting software.
• Ability to apply problem-solving skills and interpret University, State, and Federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and business-reporting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills.