Accountant III, Financial Services Team Manager

Oklahoma-State-University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University Stillwater is seeking a seasoned financial services leader to manage the Financial Services Team, oversee financial processes, and report on departmental accounts. The role collaborates with Department Heads on budgets and financial planning, working with faculty, staff, students and other DASNR fiscal areas.

The position emphasizes collaboration, accuracy, and service orientation in a modern office environment with cross-unit interaction and a focus on supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field (degree conferred on or before start date).
• Five years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Financial Services Team and staff providing financial services and processes for assigned units.
• Compile, interpret, and report financial data for departments served.
• Advise Department Heads, faculty, and staff on the status of departmental accounts.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Word

OSU financial system

QuickBooks

Education

Bachelor's Accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

OSU financial system

Job description

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Leanne Lewis, [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

$54,000 - $68,100Salary

About this Position

Dedicated to improving quality of life for the people of Oklahoma through science-based information and education. The Division is comprised of 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/

The successful candidate will lead and manage the Financial Services Team as they and their staff provide financial services and complete financial related processes and tasks for specific units and departments assigned. This individual will compile, interpret, and report financial data for the departments they serve. The successful candidate will advise the Department Heads, faculty members, and staff on the status of departmental accounts. This individual will collaborate with Department Heads on budget development and control. The successful candidate will work closely and effectively with faculty, staff, students, other Financial Services Team Managers, and staff, and other Financial and Operations areas within the DASNR fiscal affairs area.

Our office is a modern, open-plan space that fosters collaboration and creativity. We have common open space office noise. Teams work closely together, sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. Our company culture values positive attitudes, teamwork, and always being service oriented.

There are lots of great reasons to work at OSU, check out our great benefits and eligibility at https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.html

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Accounting or a related field of study (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Five years related experience.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

Valid Driver’s License

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

The candidate must be able to use Excel, Microsoft Word and learn both QuickBooks and the OSU financial system. This individual will interact daily with staff, faculty, and Department Heads of the units/departments they provide financial services to. The successful candidate will work daily with DASNR financial personnel in Ag Hall and university personnel in Accounting and Purchasing. This individual will have regular contact with outside vendors.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
CPA