About the Department
College of Humanities and Social Sciences Business Services, a division of the Dean’s Office, provides direction and support related to strategic resource planning and implementation, resource projection and analysis, budgetary allocation, organization development, performance management, financial expertise and processes, and human resource expertise and processes.

The Financial Services Team provides expertise in financial management, develops policies, and manages processes for procurement (MarketPlace, procurement cards, requisitions, purchasing contracts, independent contractors), payables (awards, vouchers, honoraria payments, personal reimbursements), travel (authorizations and reimbursements), structure (OUCs, projects and phases), accounting and compliance (reconciliation, journal vouchers, interdepartmental transfers, account codes), receivables (eStores, billing, deposits), funding source capabilities (state appropriations, summer receipts, trust funds, appropriated receipts, enhancement, agency), financial access (SARs, travel approval setup, financial workflow), fiscal closeout (appropriations and receipts), and financial reporting.
Essential Job Duties
This Accountant position provides:

Expertise in financial management, develops policies, and manages processes for procurement (MarketPlace, purchasing cards, requisitions, purchasing contracts, and independent contractors), payables (awards, vouchers, honoraria payments, and personal reimbursements), travel (authorizations and reimbursements), general ledger structure (OUCs, projects, and phases), accounting and compliance (reconciliation, journal entries, interdepartmental transfers, and account codes), receivables (eStores, billing, and deposits), funding source capabilities (state appropriations, summer receipts, trust funds, appropriated receipts, enhancement, and agency funds), financial access (SARs, travel approval setup, and financial system workflow), fiscal closeout (appropriations and receipts), provide updates for Financial Administration webpage and manages financial reporting.

Comprehensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and complex fund source regulations related to reconciling projects, general ledger accounts, and budgeting best practices applied to providing guidance and recommendations for strategic use of resources; Extensive knowledge of P-card policies and procedures used to reconcile P-card transactions and approve statements; Ensure appropriateness, validity, and integrity of all financial transactions, identifying inefficiencies and opportunities for process enhancements.

Analyze, approve, and reconcile financial transactions for policy compliance and risk assessment; Analyze various queries, evaluating and resolving outstanding transactional activity and balances; Represent the college on software development committees for financial system application enhancements; Design/develop financial monitoring system/tools to manage
appropriated receipts throughout the college; Oversee project budget structure levels and spending rates; Reconcile cash flow-through project, distributing revenue and fees to appropriate projects; Prepare financial reports to assist department leaders and BSCs, and assist with year-end closeouts.

Accurately interpret accounting policies and regulations to resolve transactional variances, and documentation insufficiencies, and provide guidance and recommendations for strategic use of resources. Mentor departmental finance staff by providing expertise for accounting best practices to resolve situational challenges.

Assist with the creation of training materials using various methods of delivery; Train new departmental employees on budgetary procedures and accounting best practices; Create, distribute, and present financial reports; Communicate policies and procedures in a supportive manner to various college stakeholders.
Other Responsibilities
Other Duties as Assigned
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or Associate’s degree in Accounting; or Associate’s degree in Business or related discipline with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Other Required Qualifications
Knowledgeable of State spending guidelines, and generally accepted accounting principles;
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word;
Ability to work in a high-volume environment and prioritize work assignments;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Two or more years of experience in a financial support role.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s degree in Accounting; or Associate’s degree in Business or related discipline with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or equivalent combination of training and experience; Proficient with PeopleSoft Financial System.