Accountant I​/II​/III

Overview

This is a two-year limited-term position. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability offunding.

This position will act as accounting liaison with Central Business and Finance areas to perform routine to complex professional accounting duties for the National Center for Asphalt Technology inthe College of Engineering.

• Prepares and reviews expense vouchers, invoices, purchase requisitions or other transactions for one or more departments, incompliance with approved budgets and University/department procedures.
• Determines proper handling of financial transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and approves within designated limits, policies or contracts.
• Prepares budget reports, department allocation reports,inventory reports or other specialized reports or analysis on aregular or ad hoc basis.
• Reviews, investigates and corrects errors in financial entries,documents and reports.
• May perform duties related to payroll, personnel actions orsimilar procedures.
• Maintains operational Communication with various centraldepartments concerning accounting and financial information.
• Performs duties related to Service Centers.
• Assists with post award financial analysis related to contracts and grants.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Degree plus aCPA.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Degree plus aCPA and 2 years experience in accounting services.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Degree plus aCPA and 4 years 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.

Limited Term

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10/29/2026