Accountant

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs intermediate to complex accounting duties. Ensure the accurate recording and reporting of a unit's financial transactions. Financial Services seeks an Accountant who will: manage plant fund and capital project accounting activities; process project account activities including funding entries, project budgets, and project closeouts; prepare and post journal entries; reconcile accounts; monitor compliance with University policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles; prepare accounting reports and schedules; assist with audit requests; process and approve accounting transactions in the University’s financial system; and communicate effectively. ASU is a diverse enterprise with a wide variety of work and learning modes, locations and a commitment to sustainability, innovation and employee work-life balance. ASU is determined to maintain its position as an employer of choice in a competitive labor market and offers employees partially remote work after the training period is complete. Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU Financial Services will not be a sponsor for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field
OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Experience in preparing detailed financial reports and statements
Experience in financial variance analysis
Experience using Adobe and Microsoft Office products
Experience utilizing accounting software and performing account reconciliations
Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles
A Bachelor's degree in Accountancy

Responsibilities

Manage plant fund and capital project accounting activities
Process project account activities including funding entries, project budgets, and project closeouts
Prepare and post journal entries
Reconcile accounts
Monitor compliance with University policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles
Prepare accounting reports and schedules
Assist with audit requests
Process and approve accounting transactions in the University’s financial system
Communicate effectively
Prepares accounting reports and schedules, including detailed cost analysis, project financial tracking, and variance analysis for plant funds and capital projects
Assists in preparing year-end entries and reports
Reviews project financial activity to ensure appropriate capitalization, expense classification, and compliance with accounting standards
Prepares and reviews financial transactions related to plant funds, capital assets, and construction-in-progress activity
Reconciles balance sheet accounts, including plant funds and the general ledger
Monitors project budgets and expenditures to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with approved funding sources
Prepares spreadsheets and reports to support financial analysis, reconciliations, and project tracking
Assists in audits by preparing audit work papers and responding to audit inquiries related to plant and capital project activity
Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and university regulations
Participates in relevant training and professional development