Accountant II

Accountant II Job Summary

Plan, conduct, and participate in analysis of cost assignments, ensuring that all assigned projects adhere to accepted cost accounting standards. Recommend changes in cost accounting methods, procedures, and systems. Conduct cost audits and variance analysis, and act as liaison with other departments.

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Perform general staff accountant duties related to the University's real estate portfolio. Keep records of building repairs, tenant files, respond to a variety of accounting-related questions such as inquiries from vendors about invoice status, answer questions on payment or purchasing documents, travel, and Pcard transactions.

Maintain fiscal records for each fiscal year and support audits and internal control reviews.

Manage GFA access, chart fields, and activity lifecycle reporting, opening/closing, endowment transfers, wire transfers.

Prepares and assessments budget, revenue, expense, payroll and journal entries, and produce other accounting documents to process invoices and reimbursements for payment.

Equivalency Statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Accountants II:
Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years ofdirectly related work experience.

Bachelors Degree in business, accounting or finance, one year fulltime paid accounting work with similar responsibilities.

Requisition Number: PRN
45772B

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule

Summary:

Mon-Fri 8:30 am to 5pm. One day per week may be telework.

Department: 00286 - Budget and Analysis

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $48000 - $60000 DOE

Close Date: 08/31/2026

Open Until Filled: