Associate Accountant​/Accountant

Posting Number: S-4010

Position Number: 72755 & 72765

Type of Recruitment:
External

Position Title:

ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTANT/ACCOUNTANT

Position Summary:

Responsible for providing financial accounting support for the university community. This includes ensuring the university is in compliance with:
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP );
Governmental Accounting Standards Board ( GASB ) pronouncements and federal and state accounting related laws and regulations such as the IRS and/or the Uniform Guidance. Developing accounting related policies and procedures and ensuring the university community is adhering to them. Analyzing accounting records, reviewing department transactions, preparing accounting reports, providing SAP system training and completing special projects.

• Associate Accountant:
  • Associate Accountant:
    Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • In-depth experience utilizing Excel, and other MS Office functionality.
  • Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, project a positive image and work effectively in a team environment.
• Accountant:
  • All qualifications listed for an Associate Accountant, plus:
  • One year of qualifying experience in accounting or finance.
  • Experience with an ERP accounting system
  • Advanced experience utilizing Excel, and experience with other MS Office functionality.

• Experience with fund accounting.
• Experience working in a higher education environment.
• Demonstrated ability in ERP system report writing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SAP .
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing business priorities.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Experience testing information technology systems.
• Experience with financial administration and reporting for research grants and clinical trials.

• Associate Accountant:
  • Monitors, reviews and analyzes financial data for all transactions flowing through the assigned funds. Fund assignments may include one or more of the following funds:
    General, Designated, Auxiliary, Expendable Restricted, Endowment, Plant, Agency, Retirement & Insurance or Treasury.
  • Reconciles university-wide bank accounts monthly.
  • Researches GASB pronouncements and develops university policies and procedures to ensure compliance with such pronouncements.
  • Researches IRS publications and prepare tax forms as needed.
  • Researches discrepancies and assist departments in preparation of their annual budget reports; resolve problems in regard to accounting issues.
  • Prepares detailed financial statements for the assigned funds along with supporting documentation and variance analysis.
  • Prepares and provides schedules, analysis and reconciliation reports to internal, external independent, state and federal auditors.
  • Assists departments in meeting their accounting and auditing requirements for assigned funds. This may include federal, state or private grants and contracts, PBS or NCAA .
  • Creates chart of accounts master data in SAP , update data sets for all financial reports and communicate and/or train departments on impact.
  • Tests semi-annual updates to SAP financial modules (Finance, Funds Management, Controlling, Grants Management, Asset Management, Materials Management, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable).
  • Collaborates with OIT and other departments to develop and test new functionality in SAP .
  • Provides SAP training to employees.
  • Develops and prepares specialized SAP reports for senior management and campus departments. Complete SAP month end close procedures in the financial system.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
• Accountant:
  • Performs…