Accounting Specialist

## Accounting Specialist Apply:
Campus:
Tempe:
Full time:
Posted 18 Days Ago:
End Date:
October 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply):
JR126795
** Job Profile:
** Accounting Assistant 3 Non-Exempt
** Job Family:
** Accounting
* * Time Type:
** Full time
** Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

** High School Diploma and three years (3) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Job Profile

Summary:

Assists with complex clerical work and financial transactions to ensure the accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions.
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* Job Description:

** Business Operations seeks an Accounting Specialist to perform a wide range of business and professional accounting-related functions requiring initiative and independent judgement in support of the goals and objectives of Facilities Development and Management, Business Operations.
** Essential Duties:
*** Responsible for various accounts payable processes.
* Prepare or verify and encode requisitions, invoices, complex journal entries or other transaction documents for accuracy, completeness and compliance with pertinent university or sponsor regulations; approve transaction documents within designated limits.
* Process on-line purchases using departmental purchasing cards.
* Contact various department personnel and vendors to resolve payment and invoice discrepancies or issues.
* Determines if funds are available for expenditures or requisitions, and posts transactions to the proper account
* Perform or review specialized calculations related to posting and accounting functions.
* Prepare a variety of straightforward special and recurring accounting-related reports, summaries, financial statements, statistical reports and reconciliations.
* Review computer reports to identify and trace sources of error; make necessary corrections.
* Solves problems and recommends changes in procedure in accordance with previous training or experience.
* Verifies accuracy and completeness and makes necessary adjustments.
* Utilize various on-line screens and documents to perform duties.
* Clearly communicate to perform essential functions of the job.
* Perform all other duties as assigned.
** DAYS AND

SCHEDULE:

** Monday – Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00

PMThis position is located at the Tempe Campus but may require working from other campuses depending on operational needs.
** Salary Rate**$21.85 per hour.  ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.
** Desired

Qualifications:

**** Experience in:
*** Maintaining and reconciling accounting and financial records.
* Utilizing an on-line financial system (Workday, etc.).
** Knowledge of:
*** Procurement Card policies, procedures and reconciliation.
* Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
* Customer service skills.
* Evidence of effective communication skills
** Working Environment:
*** Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.
* Required to stand/sit for varying lengths of time and travel moderate distances to perform work.
* Regular use of standard office equipment, including but not limited to computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals.
** Department Statement:
**** What’s in it for you?
** Looking for an employer that offers you solid growth opportunities, as well as an inclusive culture and work/life balance? ASU offers the following:
* Flexible work schedules
* 22 days of accrued…