Accountant I-II

Oklahoma-State-University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University Stillwater is seeking a Finance Accountant I/II to join the finance team. The role provides financial services, prepares and reviews financial reports, and supports grant-related accounting and budgeting across units.

The successful candidate will work with unit heads, faculty, staff and students, performing accounts payable/receivable, invoicing, purchasing and budgeting while ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP and university policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Business Administration, Financial, or related area; degree must be conferred by start date.
• Knowledge of GAAP and fund accounting principles; apply knowledge to finance activities.
• Strong written and spoken English; ability to prepare complex reports on deadline.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial reports, reconciliations, revenue analyses, expense analyses, encumbrance analyses; assist with grant budgeting.
• Assist with budget development and control with emphasis on grant-related finances for assigned units/departments.
• Perform accounting functions: accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, purchasing, budgeting.
• Collaborate with unit/department heads, faculty, staff and students; ensure confidentiality and accuracy.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting, Business Administration, Financial, or related area

Tools

Banner OSU system

QuickBooks

MS Teams

Job description

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Benjamin Dunagan, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$38,040 - $60000Salary

About this Position

About Us: Dedicated to improving the quality of life for the people of Oklahoma through science-based information and education. The Division comprises the Ferguson College of Agriculture and two state agencies: the Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station and the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. For more information, visit: https://agdivision.okstate.edu/.

Position Details: The successful candidate will join the finance team to provide financial services, complete financial-related processes, and perform tasks for multiple units/departments as assigned. This individual will support the Finance Team Manager and team. This individual will prepare and review financial reports, reconciliations, revenue analyses, expense analyses, encumbrance analyses, and assist with budget development and control with an emphasis on grant-related finances, for the units/departments they serve. The successful candidate will perform accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, purchasing, and budgeting. This position will work with the unit/department heads, faculty members, staff, and students on the status of departmental and grant accounts. The successful candidate will also work with other finance team staff, as well as other Finance and Business Operations staff within the Division. Accountant I or II title placement will be decided upon at the time of hire based on education and experience.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Business Administrative, Financial, or related area. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

Knowledge of GAAP; principles, accounting standards, fund accounting principles, and federal and state regulations and the ability to apply knowledge in appropriate job responsibilities Knowledge and practical application of generally accepted methods and practices related to accounting and finance activities Accuracy and attention to detail Able to exercise great initiative independent judgment Ability to maintain confidential information Ability to manage several projects and tasks simultaneously Critical thinking skills necessary to analyze problems and formulate solutions Must be able to communicate orally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English and prepare complex reports on deadline Requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, students, alumni, advisory committee members and the public, using diplomacy, discretion, and independent judgment Computer skills: Must be demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, in addition to e-mail and MS Teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Business Administrative, Financial, or related area.
• Two years’ job-related experience. Prior experience with the OSU Financial system preferred (Banner); work history shows progressively responsible financial positions. Experience with QuickBooks is preferred. 3 Years of Accounting/Finance Experience. Experience using Excel pivot tables for financial data

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

Working knowledge with OSU financial system (Banner) and Quickbooks.