Accounting and Finance Associate

The Stanford Department of Public Safety seeks an accounting and finance support professional to assist with administrative tasks. This is a one-year term position with potential for extension.

About the role

Provide accounting and finance-related support to the Stanford Department of Public Safety. Responsibilities include reviewing, processing, and compiling transactions, monitoring accounts, generating reports, and responding to inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Review, process, and compile accounting transactions and documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Support document review, journal postings, and ensure compliance with University policies and regulations.
• Maintain and monitor transactions in accounting systems, ensuring clearance and resolving outstanding items.
• Compile and review data and daily reports for accuracy.
• Generate standardized reports and resolve transactional inquiries.
• Participate in new initiatives and user testing as needed.
• Manage records and process documents related to accounting or finance.
• Ensure compliance with University policies and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with two years of work experience.
• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
• Ability to operate computerized office applications and accounting systems.
• Effective communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently sit, sort, file paperwork or parts, grasp lightly, and use fine manipulation.
• Sometimes lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Rarely stand, walk, reach, work above shoulders, and use a telephone.

Working Conditions

• All benefits-eligible members of the Stanford Department of Public Safety are considered essential personnel for managing emergencies and critical incidents.
• May be required to work nights and weekends, including attending 5-8 home football games annually.
• Must be available to respond to and work large-scale special events and unplanned critical incidents, sometimes with little advance notice.

Special Requirements

• Pass a detailed police background investigation including a search of local, state, and national files for criminal history.
• Ability and willingness to respond to and work large-scale special events and unplanned critical incidents.

Pay Range

The expected pay range for this position is $28.79 to $34.79 per hour.