Accounting Specialist, Business Office

JOB DESCRIPTION:  The Accounting Specialist is a full-time position reporting to the Controller and assisting the Vice President for Business and Finance.  

Job duties include but are not limited to: 

• Review invoices for appropriate documentation, input invoices into the Banner financial system, and process payments to vendors for Auxiliary accounts;
• Understand and apply proper coding for team travel and other expenditures;
• Process internal departmental billing and journal entries for campus departments such as, but not limited to, the Print Shop and Physical Facilities;
• Check for and identify funds received by direct deposit and wire transfers, code the funds for entry into the Banner financial system, and track online payment batches from the University’s student payment system;
• Process checks such as, but not limited to, Human Resources monthly benefits, sales tax collections, refunds, and debt collection;
• Analyze and reconcile reports, claims, transactions, and accounts in accordance with state and federal requirements;
• Process cancellation of Auxiliary checks or claims in the Banner financial system;
• Coordinate with the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) and the Oklahoma State Treasurer (OST) as needed for payments, claim cancellations, stop payments, and journal vouchers;
• Process journal entries in OMES systems, such as PeopleSoft, to transfer funds from the University’s clearing account into various accounts, enter payroll tax withholding payments and request wire transfer to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and make entries to request wire transfers for student refunds;
• Responsible for running nightly closing processes;
• Track and reconcile data related to cash receipts and transactions processed by the Student Accounts Office;
• Prepare monthly invoices for tenant rentals of campus offices, track payments, and ensure accuracy of rental payment deposits;
• Serve as backup for the Accounting Specialist position for Educational & General (E&G) and other accounts;
• Transmit Human Resources claims to the State of Oklahoma as needed;
• Assist with compiling documentation for internal and external audits as needed;
• Communicate effectively in a professional and courteous manner with employees, vendors, and the general campus community;
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Controller or Vice President for Business and Finance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduate of a standard high school or equivalent.
2. Two years or more of relevant work experience. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a business-related field may be substituted for work experience.
3. Must be able to comprehend and interpret policies, procedures, and regulations and communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
4. Ability to perform problem solving and maintain effective working relationships. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a business-related field.
2. Three years or more of accounts payable or related experience in a school or university system;
3. Knowledge and experience with computer systems and Microsoft Office.

SALARY: $31,000 

INSTITUTION: Cameron University (www.cameron.edu) is a state-supported regional institution located in Lawton, Oklahoma, that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Dedicated to excellence, the university provides a wide range of economic, cultural, and educational opportunities for the betterment of all citizens. Master's-level graduate degrees are offered in business, behavioral sciences, and education; baccalaureate programs are offered in more than forty disciplines, and associate degrees are offered in many other studies. The close proximity of Fort Sill contributes to an area rich in cultural diversity and provides the opportunity for frequent cooperative efforts. The combined community of Lawton/Fort Sill has a population of more than 100,000 and is located adjacent to the picturesque Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A copy of the University’s Annual Security Report, listing crime statistics and university policies, is available by contacting the Office of Public Safety or by accessing the report online at www.cameron.edu/ops.

APPLYING: Attachments should include a cover letter indicating experience applicable to position, resume, transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this point), names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.

DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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