Accounting Specialist

Job Profile:

Accounting Assistant 3 Non-Exempt

Job Family:

Accounting

Time Type:

Full time

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma and three years (3) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile

Summary:

Assists with complex clerical work and financial transactions to ensure the accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions.

Job Description:

Business Operations seeks an Accounting Specialist to perform a wide range of business and professional accounting-related functions requiring initiative and independent judgement in support of the goals and objectives of Facilities Development and Management, Business Operations.

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for various accounts payable processes.

• Prepare or verify and encode requisitions, invoices, complex journal entries or other transaction documents for accuracy, completeness and compliance with pertinent university or sponsor regulations; approve transaction documents within designated limits.

• Process on-line purchases using departmental purchasing cards.

• Contact various department personnel and vendors to resolve payment and invoice discrepancies or issues.

• Determines if funds are available for expenditures or requisitions, and posts transactions to the proper account

• Perform or review specialized calculations related to posting and accounting functions.

• Prepare a variety of straightforward special and recurring accounting-related reports, summaries, financial statements, statistical reports and reconciliations.

• Review computer reports to identify and trace sources of error; make necessary corrections.

• Solves problems and recommends changes in procedure in accordance with previous training or experience.

• Verifies accuracy and completeness and makes necessary adjustments.

• Utilize various on-line screens and documents to perform duties.

• Clearly communicate to perform essential functions of the job.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

DAYS AND

SCHEDULE:

Monday – Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM

This position is located at the Tempe Campus but may require working from other campuses depending on operational needs.

Salary Rate

$21.85 per hour. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.

Desired

Qualifications:

Experience in:

• Maintaining and reconciling accounting and financial records.

• Utilizing an on-line financial system (Workday, etc.).

Knowledge of:

• Procurement Card policies, procedures and reconciliation.

• Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).

• Customer service skills.

• Evidence of effective communication skills

Working Environment:

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.

• Required to stand/sit for varying lengths of time and travel moderate distances to perform work.

• Regular use of standard office equipment, including but not limited to computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals.

Department Statement:

What's in it for you?

Looking for an employer that offers you solid growth opportunities, as well as an inclusive culture and work/life balance? ASU offers the following:

• Flexible work schedules

• 22 days of accrued vacation leave, 12 days of accrued sick leave and 10 paid holidays annually for all staff.

• Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one. For more information visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-tuition

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
• Affordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. More information available at /benefits
• Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement which includes Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Paid time for volunteer and professional development
• Wellness program for…