Fiscal Accounting Specialist (0080888)

University of Hawaii•Honolulu, HI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs various professional accounting tasks including preparation of trial balances and schedules, preparation of journal entries, and conducts reviews for technical accuracy and compliance. Reviews, maintains, reconciles and audits financial transactions and data, reports, statements, forms, requests, and journal entries in accordance with university policies and procedures and federal and state rules and regulations. Accounts for a variety of financial transactions and data which may include cash flow analyses, income statements, balance sheets, and other financial reports. Prepares and maintains schedules and analyzes financial transactions and data for debt service, renewal and replacement, and tax-exempt revenue bond proceed expenditures. Reconciles revenue bond proceed bank accounts and coordinates draw-down of bonds proceeds to the UHGA for project payments. Prepares various transaction and maintenance documents in the financial system. Compiles and analyzes data and prepares internal and external reports and schedules. Assists with post-issuance compliance review on tax-exempt bonds. Assists with collection of UBIT information from University departments to be analyzed and included in the University tax filing. Processes inquiries related to taxability of payments for students and employees. Assists with the preparation of the University annual tax return. Works closely with the underwriters, bond counsel, bond trustee, and others in the issuance and sale of University revenue bonds. Participates on special teams or committees and prepares plans, reports and analyses. Communicates verbally and in writing with university and external individuals, departments, agencies and other entities on procedures and requirements; resolves issues and discrepancies. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in business administration or related field with coursework in accounting and 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for accounting and/or fiscal operations; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of governmental or financial accounting as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with governmental or financial accounting.
Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply spreadsheet and word processing software.
If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in accounting.
Knowledge of accounting systems, integrated financial management systems and computer technology.
Knowledge of tax-exempt bonds financing and compliance.
Knowledge of tax law related to categorization of payments as income and annual tax filing for universities.
Familiarity with the University's administrative policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Performs various professional accounting tasks including preparation of trial balances and schedules, preparation of journal entries, and conducts reviews for technical accuracy and compliance.
Reviews, maintains, reconciles and audits financial transactions and data, reports, statements, forms, requests, and journal entries in accordance with university policies and procedures and federal and state rules and regulations.
Accounts for a variety of financial transactions and data which may include cash flow analyses, income statements, balance sheets, and other financial reports.
Prepares and maintains schedules and analyzes financial transactions and data for debt service, renewal and replacement, and tax-exempt revenue bond proceed expenditures.
Reconciles revenue bond proceed bank accounts and coordinates draw-down of bonds proceeds to the UHGA for project payments.
Prepares various transaction and maintenance documents in the financial system.
Compiles and analyzes data and prepares internal and external reports and schedules.
Assists with post-issuance compliance review on tax-exempt bonds.
Assists with collection of UBIT information from University departments to be analyzed and included in the University tax filing.
Processes inquiries related to taxability of payments for students and employees.
Assists with the preparation of the University annual tax return.
Works closely with the underwriters, bond counsel, bond trustee, and others in the issuance and sale of University revenue bonds.
Participates on special teams or committees and prepares plans, reports and analyses.
Communicates verbally and in writing with university and external individuals, departments, agencies and other entities on procedures and requirements; resolves issues and discrepancies.
Other duties as assigned.