Accounting Specialist (part-time)

Kent State•New Philadelphia, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides complex accounting, administrative, and clerical assistance for the administration of Kent State University and department programs and projects; assists administrators with financial reports and budgets. Reports to Department Head or other designated administrative supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent plus completion of 12 to 18 months training in a financially related area (or equivalent training or experience which provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities).
A minimum of one year progressively responsible experience in a financially related area.
Knowledge of bookkeeping/accounting procedures and terminology
Knowledge of office practices and procedures
Knowledge of standard procedures for alphanumeric filing
Knowledge of spreadsheet software packages
Ability to analyze several pieces of information and draw valid conclusions
Ability to gather, collate, and classify information according to established methods
Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to apply and interpret policies and procedures
Ability to resolve problems independently and make decisions
Ability to operate various office equipment (e.g., calculator, copy machine, facsimile machine, etc.)
Ability to operate a computer for word-processing, data entry/retrieval, and data management; specific software preferred
Ability to perform basic mathematics (e.g., add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and to calculate percentages)
Ability to plan and direct work activities, to manage time effectively, and to set priorities
Ability to locate and correct bookkeeping/accounting errors
Ability to read and comprehend a variety of written material
Skill in interpersonal communication to effectively interact with University personnel and public in person and over the telephone (e.g., to explain policies and procedures, answer routine questions)
Skill in written communication (e.g., to compose reports, correspondence and memos)
Typing (i.e., 35 net words per minute), if required by position

Responsibilities

Analyzes financial and statistical data; prepares financial projections; provides financial information to others involved in preparing and reconciling divisional budgets.
Reviews and monitors adjustments made to accounts, ledgers, or journals; determines accuracy and validity of accounting documents and transactions.
Prepares financial reports, oversees the receipt and disbursement of university resources, reconciles and balances accounts.
Recommends changes in department/organizational unit business office policies, procedures, and practices.
Assists in the administration of department programs and projects; ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations originating within and outside the university; provides technical advice and information to aid administrator in decision making; answers questions and independently resolves administrative and budgetary problems.
Serves as liaison and acts on behalf of administrator in regular dealings with persons within (e.g., faculty, professional, and supervisory staff, etc.) and outside the university (e.g., representatives of agencies, professional contacts, etc.); represents administrator at meeting and conferences; may make presentations at meetings and conferences.
Communicates and responds to questions/concerns with internal and external constituents.
Composes routine and non-routine correspondence concerning requests for information.
Provides clerical support for programs and projects; prepares and processes forms; maintains a system of paper and/or computerized files.
May plan and direct the work activities of clerical/secretarial employees or student workers; assigns and monitors work duties and responsibilities; establishes and modifies work methods, schedules, and priorities.
May recommend formal personnel actions (e.g., hiring termination, promotion, discipline, layoff/recall) for assigned employees and initiates appropriate action to implement recommendations.
Performs related duties as assigned.