Accounting Specialist III

Position OverviewThis position performs a variety of accounting activities that range in level of complexity from clerical accounting duties such as managing receivables and payables, to more complex duties such as reconciling accounts and resolving accounting problems. Duties may include: Reconcile, review and approve accounting records and transactions Make corrections to transactions and databases Prepare accounting statements, billing documents and financial reports Analyze accounting records for accuracy and completeness Research and solve basic accounting problems Determine proper classification and coding of transactions Respond to customer inquiries May prepare periodic and special financial reports May provide financial management information Comply with local, state, and federal regulations and University policy and procedures Assist customers with University policies and procedures Prepare and issue refunds Collect and record payments Take necessary action to resolve customer problems or discrepancies Interact with internal and external auditors and participate in auditing projects Recommend changes, improvements in office operations and process automation Assist with planning and coordinating events and projects Participate with other team members in training of campus personnel Other duties as assignedRequired ExperienceFour years full-time experience providing financial or business process support within established policies and procedures, including: interpreting and applying policies and procedures at least one year of transaction processing Experience using computerized accounting systems or spreadsheet software to compile, summarize, analyze and report on financial transactions Experience in a customer service / support role