Accounting Support Senior Specialist

Accounting Support Senior Specialist

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

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

Position Information

• Job Title:
  
  Accounting Support Senior Specialist
• Applications Accepted From Public:
  Open to the public , University Wide, AFSCME 3200 University Wide
• Special Instructions to Applicants:
  This position is being posted internally and to the public simultaneously in order to expedite the posting process. However, internal Ohio University AFSCME 3200 applicants will be considered first.

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 S

Job Description:

Supports the organization’s accounting functions. Maintains up-to-date and accurate records of daily transactions, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventories, payroll, and various other records.

• Serves as the initial contact for customers. Mentors, coaches, and trains lower level employees on customer service and department policies.
• Often directs work, trains, and/or supervises other staff or student employees.
• Performs financial analyses and makes recommendations based on data.
• Reviews the work of other employees for accuracy and compliance with accepted standards and University policies.
• Completes and submits institutional surveys for publishers and agencies.
• Issues purchase orders in accordance with functional policy. Communicates with internal and external customers to manage purchasing.
• Analyzes and monitors department and program budgets. Approves and tracks expenditures.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of finance and business technical and practical concepts, processes, and methods typically obtained by a high school degree or GED or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is acceptable.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in an academic support unit.

Experience providing grant management support, including monitoring expenditures, maintaining grant records, and assisting with compliance and reporting requirements. Experience using university financial systems and enterprise administrative platforms is preferred, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
This position requires extensive and sustained use of a computer and related technology to perform essential job duties, including accessing and managing electronic records, communicating electronically, and using specialized software and online systems.

The starting salary range is $16.84 per hour up to $21.48 per hour, dependent on education and prior experience and is accompanied by our generous university benefits such as tuition for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan including company contributions, parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more.

OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program.

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Job Open Date 08/28/2026

Posting Close Date 09/07/2026

Classified AFSCME 3200 Bargaining Unit appointment Months Planning Unit College of Arts & Sciences

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