Accounting Specialist - Accounting Specialist Senior 633464
About The Position
The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology (CEAT) invites applications for an Accounting Specialist or Senior Accounting Specialist on our financial operations team. Individuals on the CEAT finance team work collaboratively to ensure consistent training and support for administrative/finance staff across the college and to advise appropriately on policies and procedures. The Accounting Specialist provides financial liaison support between the college and assigned CEAT departments. This support includes but is not limited to the preparation and auditing of labor redistributions; P-Card correction forms; Retroactive Cost Transfer forms; and Time & Effort reporting. The Accounting Specialist actively trains departmental staff and answers questions regarding OK Corral, Banner, and the Works system. Other primary responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting with P-Card processing, acting as the approving manager for the CEAT Deans' offices, and providing back-up for the college; verifying the accuracy of receipts and other submissions; reconciling funds for specific areas within CEAT; preparing OSU Foundation vouchers for reimbursement or payment, and tracking expenditures from Foundation accounts; preparing various financial documentation and logging and tracking information and expenditures; and assisting during the annual budget process. The Accounting Specialist must be able to manage their time effectively, maintain organization of their assignments, and be customer service oriented. They must be able to work collaboratively on a team as well as independently and must be able to handle special projects when assigned.
Requirements
- High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
- Accounting Specialist: Two years of experience in accounting/bookkeeping.
- Senior Accounting Specialist: Three years of experience in accounting/bookkeeping.
- Post-secondary education may substitute for years of required experience.
- Knowledge of principles, methods, and practices related to accounting/bookkeeping activities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and the ability to generate reports using Excel.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
- Must exercise initiative and independent judgment.
- Ability to handle several projects and tasks simultaneously, managing competing priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or another closely related field
- At least one year of professional accounting or related finance experience.
Responsibilities
- Preparation and auditing of labor redistributions
- Preparation and auditing of P-Card correction forms
- Preparation and auditing of Retroactive Cost Transfer forms
- Preparation and auditing of Time & Effort reporting
- Training departmental staff on OK Corral, Banner, and the Works system
- Answering questions regarding OK Corral, Banner, and the Works system
- Assisting with P-Card processing
- Acting as the approving manager for the CEAT Deans' offices
- Providing back-up for the college's financial operations
- Verifying the accuracy of receipts and other submissions
- Reconciling funds for specific areas within CEAT
- Preparing OSU Foundation vouchers for reimbursement or payment
- Tracking expenditures from Foundation accounts
- Preparing various financial documentation
- Logging and tracking information and expenditures
- Assisting during the annual budget process
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
