Accountant II or III, UI Foundation

Accountant II or III, UI Foundation

Under general supervision, the position performs a range of detailed, moderately complex professional accounting functions. Work assignments at this level typically include: examination, analysis, maintenance, consolidation and reconciliation of financial records; creation and interpretation of financial statements and reports; participation in the development of budgets; may be assigned responsibility to provide training, supervision and/or assistance to other employees.

Duties may include:
Analyze accounting records for accuracy and completeness; research and resolve accounting problems and/or discrepancies; research and apply new accounting standards; prepare, review or approve required returns and reports; generate standard and custom financial statements and other reports; oversee proper classification and coding of income and expenditures; analyze and forecast revenue and expenditure trends; assist in calculation of various departmental and University rates;

analyze expenditures charged for appropriateness and compliance with University policy and procedures; interact with internal and external auditors and participate in auditing projects; recommend improvements in workflows, procedures and processes; conduct financial analysis of projects and prepare special reports; oversee and monitor accounting processes, schedules and databases; perform complex reconciliation functions; other duties as assigned.

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;

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.