Accountant III, UI Foundation

Working independently or under broad direction, the position performs specialized and complex professional accounting responsibilities using a thorough knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices. Work assignments at this level typically include: creation and interpretation of complex financial statements and reports; monitoring and analysis of financial statement trends and variances; analysis of accounting control procedures and recommendation of changes or modifications;

training and supervision of clerical, technical, or professional employees engaged in accounting or financial record-keeping work.

Duties may include:

* Create internal and externally audited financial statements

* Analyze accounting records for accuracy and completeness; oversee proper classification and coding of income and expenditures

* Analyze trends of financial records; forecast revenue and expenditure trends

* Research and resolve complex accounting problems and/or discrepancies

* Research and apply new accounting standards to financial reporting; evaluate the soundness and adequacy of accounting, financial and other operating controls

* Research and apply relevant local, state, and federal regulations; prepare, review or approve required returns and reports

* Lead the calculation of various departmental and University rates

* Negotiate federal Facilities and Administration (F&A) Rates

* Coordinate the accounting closing to include processing of external required documentation and all required forms

* Supervise accounting processes, schedules and databases

* Perform or review annual reconciliations of various financial statement accounts

* Review, identify and resolve systems and procedural problems; recommend improvements

* Take necessary action to resolve customer problems or discrepancies

* Interact with internal and external auditors; may serve as liaison with external agencies and auditors

* Coordinate some or all aspects of financial statement audit fieldwork and reporting

* Other duties as assigned