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SalaryPosition Title:
Accountant IIJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experiencePreferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Research Administration, or related field.Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
Experience in an accounting or finance related environment.
Job Description:
Summary
The Controller's Department at Iowa State University is seeking qualified candidates for an Accountant II position within the department of Sponsored Programs Accounting. This position will manage the fiscal requirements of assigned contracts and grants. Responsibilities of this position include invoicing sponsors, follow-up and collection of delinquent A/R, filing fiscal reports and other reports by specified deadlines, monitoring accounts, documenting cost share, and reviewing new contracts and grants for applicable fiscal requirements. This position will also provide support to researchers and departmental administrative staff, including advising staff on applicable federal and state regulations and university policies; research various questions/issues and negotiate mutually acceptable solutions; and may also lead special projects.
The successful candidate will have exceptional oral and written communication skills, strong organizational and time management skills, the ability to comprehend and explain legal documents and regulations, the ability to work well with others as a team member and a provider of customer service, and excellent presentation skills for training seminars given to ISU staff.
The Accountant II will provide excellent customer service by answering complex questions related sponsored programs based upon an overall understanding of federal regulations, ISU costing policy, and other relevant ISU policies.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
Level Guidelines
- Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
- Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
- Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
- Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
- May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
- May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
- Provides guidance to students
Appointment Type:
RegularNumber of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS807Application Instructions:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
- This job may be eligible for flexible workplace options that may include a hybrid working environment.
