Senior Accountant

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Henry B. Tippie College of Business seeks a full-time Senior Accountant to provide finance and accounting support for select college departments and programs, exercising discretion and independent judgment. The role manages and approves financial records, prepares financial reports, analyzes budgets, and ensures compliance with accounting principles and regulations. It contributes to the financial health and stability of the organization and may include other duties as assigned. The Senior Accountant reports to the Associate Budget Officer, although reporting lines may change based on organizational needs. The position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa. Employees must complete a work arrangement form upon starting; arrangements are reviewed annually and must comply with remote-work and employee-travel policies. The hybrid schedule will be discussed during the interview process. The role supports financial oversight and budgeting, reporting, analysis and planning, compliance, transaction processing, and training. It serves faculty, staff, student employees, and multiple college units. The position is based in Iowa City, Iowa, and is a regular salaried position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Typically 1–3 years of accounting, financial administration, or related experience, including account reconciliation, financial reporting, budget administration, and accounting transaction processing.
Experience gathering, validating, analyzing, and organizing financial data from multiple systems and sources.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organizational skills.
Ability to independently establish work priorities, manage competing responsibilities, and meet deadlines in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications.
Advanced knowledge of GAAP accounting standards.
Critical understanding of University policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge of financial processes and procedures at the University of Iowa.
Experience identifying process-improvement opportunities and implementing enhanced financial, reporting, or operational procedures.
Proven ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with faculty, staff, departmental leadership, central administrative offices, and external partners.
Five or more years of accounting experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly and annual budget reports.
Enter assigned budgets annually in the IPlan budgeting system.
Reconcile monthly account statements.
Prepare specialized reports requested by leadership.
Prepare accounting reports and other financial information for multiple units.
Analyze expenditures, revenues, transfers, and historical information using the general ledger system.
Analyze data to identify new processing methods that address existing problems or leadership requests.
Create and manage workflow processes for new transaction types, including procurement, travel, and award payments.
Contribute to implementing policies and procedures related to accounting and reporting standards.
Develop and maintain documentation of accounting procedures as necessary.
Review and approve purchasing and travel transactions for the College.
Initiate journal entries and expense correction entries as required.
Initiate accounting changes of status for collegiate HR appointments.
Process UI Center for Advancement gift account transfers intermittently and at fiscal year end.
Counsel and train faculty, staff, and student employees in assigned areas on purchasing and travel policies.
Assist with training and onboarding new financial operations team members as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.