Accountant I/II/III

This is a two-year limited-term position. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funding.

This position will act as accounting liaison with Central Business and Finance areas to perform routine to complex professional accounting duties for the National Center for Asphalt Technology in the College of Engineering.

• Prepares and reviews expense vouchers, invoices, purchase requisitions or other transactions for one or more departments, in compliance with approved budgets and University/department procedures.
• Determines proper handling of financial transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and approves within designated limits, policies or contracts.
• Prepares budget reports, department allocation reports, inventory reports or other specialized reports or analysis on a regular or ad hoc basis.
• Reviews, investigates and corrects errors in financial entries, documents and reports.
• May perform duties related to payroll, personnel actions or similar procedures.
• Maintains operational Communication with various central departments concerning accounting and financial information.
• Performs duties related to Service Centers.
• Assists with post award financial analysis related to contracts and grants.

Level I:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Degree plus a CPA.

Level II:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Degree plus a CPA and 2 years experience in accounting services.

Level III:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Degree plus a CPA and 4 years experience in accounting services.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

• Aability to organize, prioritize work, and handle multiple tasks
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial management
• Ability to successfully work both independently and in a team environment
• Proficiency in Excel are critical
• Must be able to build and maintain positive relationships with others in administrative offices across campus.

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• Prepares and reviews expense vouchers, invoices, purchase requisitions or other transactions for one or more departments, in compliance with approved budgets and University/department procedures.
• Determines proper handling of financial transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and approves within designated limits, policies or contracts.
• Prepares budget reports, department allocation reports, inventory reports or other specialized reports or analysis on a regular or ad hoc basis.
• Reviews, investigates and corrects errors in financial entries, documents and reports.
• May perform duties related to payroll, personnel actions or similar procedures.
• Maintains operational Communication with various central departments concerning accounting and financial information.
• Performs duties related to Service Centers.
• Assists with post award financial analysis related to contracts and grants.

Level I:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Degree plus a CPA.

Level II:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Degree plus a CPA and 2 years experience in accounting services.

Level III:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Degree plus a CPA and 4 years experience in accounting services.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.