Accountant​/Office Manager

Accountant/Office Manager Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. Applicant Portal Voluntary Demographics. The information requested below is used to assist us in our compliance with Federal/State equal employment opportunity record keeping and reporting. Your response is voluntary and will not be used in any way to determine your eligibility for employment.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please complete the online application and attach required documents. Required documents include a detailed cover letter, a current resume, and a list of three references with current contact information.

This position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by posting close date.

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Position Information

Business Title Accountant/Office Manager

Applications Accepted From University Wide, Public:
Open to the Public

Special Instructions to Applicants Please complete the online application and attach required documents. Required documents include a detailed cover letter, a current resume, and a list of three references with current contact information.

This position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by posting close date.

This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number 2016469T

Department Summary The Ohio University Research Division is seeking an Accountant/Office Manager to assist with all accounting and financial transactions for all of the Research Division departments. This position will work with the Director of Budget & Operations to approve all financial transactions for the unit, assist with budget development and preparation, prepare quarterly trial balance reports, and audit unit financial accounts for accuracy.

This position will also complete daily operational tasks (to include purchasing, preparing journal entries, preparing financial reports) to ensure the daily functioning of the unit. This position will work with the Director of Budget & Operations, other unit directors, and Associate Vice Presidents’ of Research to provide strategic financial planning, ensuring the efficient allocation of unit resources.

Position Profile Performs accounting functions for moderately complex financial accounts such as analyzing, monitoring, reconciling, and reporting financial information. Prepares reports, financial statements, and processes other requests for internal and external accounting and auditing. May include activities relating to developing, implementing, and monitoring accounting systems, policies and procedures. Oversees financial reporting, audits, and internal controls to maintain fiscal integrity. Provides strategic financial planning, ensuring the efficient allocation of resources.

Assists external auditors, as required. Reviews accounts to ensure data integrity.

Level Summary Provides professional expertise to the University community. Serves as a resource and guide to others in the department and/or university. Completes operational tasks essential for the daily functioning of the University. Additionally, contributes to larger projects or initiatives that align with department or University goals, often collaborating across teams.

Supervisory Responsibilities May assist in mentoring or training new employees.

Fiscal Responsibilities No budgetary responsibility. May be responsible for validating transactions.

Problem Solving Handles a variety of problems with some independence.

Independence of Action Some supervision; able to work independently on routine tasks.

Communication and Collaboration Collaborates with team members and shares knowledge.

Physical Requirements This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend…