Accountant I-II BS4976

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

Job summary

Oklahoma State University in Stillwater seeks a Finance professional to join the finance team providing financial services for multiple units and grants. The role supports the Finance Team Manager, prepares complex reports, and handles reconciliations and budgeting.

You will engage with faculty, staff, and students to monitor departmental and grant accounts while performing accounts payable/receivable, invoicing, and purchasing tasks. Strong Excel and Banner/QuickBooks experience is desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administrative, Financial, or related area; degree conferred by start date.
• Knowledge of GAAP and accounting standards; ability to apply to job tasks.
• Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial reports, reconciliations, revenue and expense analyses.
• Assist with encumbrance analyses, budgeting, and grant accounting for units/departments.
• Perform accounts payable/receivable, invoicing, purchasing, and general budgeting tasks.
• Collaborate with unit/department heads, faculty, staff, and students to monitor accounts.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Banner

QuickBooks

MS Teams

Excel

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 - $60000 Salary

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.

The office consists of a small and efficient team where members regularly work independently and in teams. The team invites new ideas and strives for a willingness to work with others. Routine meetings occur with faculty and staff in conference room settings. The ability to work in conference rooms as well as a personal office is a must.

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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.