University Accountant I-II AS6572

Oklahoma State University•Stillwater, OK

1d•$50,400 - $69,825•Onsite

About The Position

The accountant position reports directly to the Senior Manager of Business Operations. It is expected to maintain a professional, courteous, and respectful demeanor in all verbal and written communications. This role is responsible for managing and reconciling financial accounts held at OSU and the OSU Foundation for both the President’s Office and the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Systems Operations Division. The accountant ensures that all financial documentation is processed accurately and complies with OSU policies and state and federal laws, rules, and guidelines. Additionally, this position will provide financial services and advice on status updates to relevant areas and management; work closely with the accounting and budget offices; and manage records, including the retention and retrieval of documents. Furthermore, the accountant attends Fiscal and Administrative Officers meetings to stay informed about policy and procedural updates. Responsibilities also include assisting with budget summaries and reconciliations, overseeing purchasing card transaction logs, and providing accounting approval for related activities, including purchase orders, CVIs, work orders, deposits, and EPAFs. They will prepare travel requests and reimbursements as needed and perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
University Accountant I: 0-6 months related experience.
University Accountant II: Two years related experience.
Professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Thorough understanding of Microsoft Office software.
Extensive knowledge and proficiency in accounting and budgeting principles.
Ability to learn to use new tools/technology and quickly begin projects using newly developed skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Accounting.
Five years experience with OSU Accounting, Purchasing and Banner, as well as OSU Foundation accounts.
CPA certification.
Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Word.
Ability to learn the OSU financial system.

Responsibilities

Managing and reconciling financial accounts held at OSU and the OSU Foundation for both the President’s Office and the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Systems Operations Division.
Ensuring that all financial documentation is processed accurately and complies with OSU policies and state and federal laws, rules, and guidelines.
Providing financial services and advice on status updates to relevant areas and management.
Working closely with the accounting and budget offices.
Managing records, including the retention and retrieval of documents.
Attending Fiscal and Administrative Officers meetings to stay informed about policy and procedural updates.
Assisting with budget summaries and reconciliations.
Overseeing purchasing card transaction logs.
Providing accounting approval for related activities, including purchase orders, CVIs, work orders, deposits, and EPAFs.
Preparing travel requests and reimbursements as needed.
Performing other duties and special projects as assigned.