Accountant I

This position may be eligible for Hybrid Work, working remotely for up to two days per week after the initial 90 days of employment.

Salary Range: $47,731/year or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education

JOB SUMMARY

The Accountant II prepares and processes financial documents and reporting. Compares and reconciles monthly transactions and other financial activities, researches, and responds to inquiries.

DUTIES

• Compiles, analyzes, researches, reconciles, and reports on ledger activities for assigned areas
• Researches and responds to inquiries from students and other departments and provides information to aid with problem resolution
• Researches and creates regular and correcting journal entries and deposits; Prepares for monthly and year-end functions
• Generates regularly scheduled reports and submits as required to UHS/BOR, state or federal agencies
• Performs research and collects data for annual reports, including preparation of supporting schedules
• Participates in problem-solving, troubleshooting, and testing the Finance, Student, and other appropriate systems; responsible for the departmental website
• Performs financial tasks related to the specific department

MARGINAL DUTIES

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Reports:

• None

Delegation of Work:

• N/A

Supervision Given:

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of GAAP to include current issues and accepted practices in higher education accounting

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Teams, and in PeopleSoft

Abilities:

• Ability to be approved for UHS Finance System Access
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university community

WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment

Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in a typical, comfortable interior work environment that does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
• The individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing, etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks

EEO/AA

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of related job experience

License/Certification:

• None required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Delinquent Account/Collection experience
• PeopleSoft Campus Solutions experience
  
• Data/Financial Analysis experience
• Experience with State Comptroller