Accountant III

University of Central Oklahoma•Edmond, OK

19h•$50,000 - $58,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Accountant III is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of university funds and provides financial information and support to university management. The role performs general accounting functions, including reconciliations, reporting, financial analysis, and implementation of new processes. It also explains accounting transactions and resolves accounting issues for faculty, staff, students, and external individuals or organizations while providing excellent customer service. The position prepares standard and specialized financial reports in accordance with GAAP or other regulatory requirements; compiles and analyzes financial information; records and documents business transactions; and establishes and maintains accounting and control procedures. It reviews budgets and expenditures related to local, national, and private funding, contracts, and grants. The role also supports audits and prepares financial-reporting schedules, including reports for NCAA, SRA6, FISAP, and business interruption insurance. This is a regular, full-time, salaried, exempt, benefit-eligible staff position at UCO’s main campus in Edmond, Oklahoma. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in-office. The salary range is $50,000 to $58,700.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a job-related field, or four or more years of work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles, governmental accounting practices and procedures, and fund accounting.
Knowledge of computer applications related to the work and standard office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of reconciling accounts, records, reports, and journals.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, and proficiency in word-processing, accounting, and spreadsheet applications.
Strong communication skills, particularly when working with non-finance professionals.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to work independently on accounting and financial activities.
Ability to review, understand, and verify the accuracy of financial information.
Ability to organize work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
Auditing experience.
Knowledge of system integration.
Experience handling large datasets.
Strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
Work experience providing insight into fundamental theories, principles, and concepts, and applying specialized expertise to achieve desired outcomes.

Responsibilities

Maintain the accuracy and integrity of university funds.
Support university management regarding financial position and results of operations.
Perform general accounting functions, including reconciliations, reporting, analysis, and implementing new processes.
Provide information to university and external constituents, explain accounting transactions, and resolve accounting issues and discrepancies.
Provide excellent customer service.
Analyze monthly inter-fund transfers, report issues, and rectify them.
Participate in preparing schedules and work papers for annual internal and external audits.
Participate in developing detailed internal and external audit plans and programs.
Analyze accounts and prepare supporting schedules for NCAA, SRA6, FISAP, and business interruption insurance reports.
Reconcile funds, including accounts receivable and fee waivers.
Perform other duties within the scope of the position that contribute to organizational goals.