Accountant Senior

Arizona-State-University; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University is seeking an Accountant Senior to perform essential accounting duties and support university partnerships. The role involves professional accounting functions, data analysis, and ensuring reporting accuracy, with oversight of lower-level staff to meet deadlines.

The position emphasizes developing reporting from the university data warehouse, advising on procedures, and collaborating with departments to fulfill partnership reporting needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of accounting experience or equivalent.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting in university context.
• Ability to supervise lower-level accounting staff and ensure accuracy and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develops and prepares reporting from University Data Warehouse.
• Advises management on procedures and process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborates with other university departments to provide data for partnership reporting.
• Performs complex reconciliations of student billing system and research discrepancies.

Skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Access

Workday

Job description

Job Profile:Accountant 3Job Family:AccountingTime Type:Full timeApply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.Job Description:Student Business Services is seeking an Accountant Senior to perform essential duties to support university partnerships. This role is responsible for performing professional accounting functions, conducting data analysis to support university initiatives, and ensuring the accuracy and required reporting. The Accountant Senior will oversee and review the work of lower-level accounting staff, ensuring billing accuracy and adherence to key deadlines.Salary: $63,000 per year.Essential Duties:Develops and prepares reporting based on query results from University Data Warehouse tables.Researches, analyzes and uses independent judgment in a variety of daily and non-routine decisions affecting third party group and department.Advises administrative management on procedures and suggesting process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.Collaborates with other university departments to provide data to fulfill partnership reporting needs.Develops a strong understanding of the university student billing system to research discrepancies and perform complex reconciliations.Desired Qualifications:Knowledge of Peoplesoft or other similar student account information system with specific query and reporting experience.Experience in preparing detailed and complex reports utilizing data warehouse/storage and retrieval systems such as Microsoft Access or other query software.Experience in a university setting and/or familiarity with federal regulations pertaining to student information.Experience with Workday Accounting system or other on-line accounting systems.Working Environment:Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse.Stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.Department Statement: Student Business Services provides accounting functions in the areas of Student Accounts, Cashiering Services, Collections, Tuition Assessment and Treasury Management. Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU Student Business Services Department will not be a sponsor for this position.Driving Requirement:Driving is not required for this position.Location:Campus: TempeFunding:No Federal FundingInstructions to Apply:Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub .To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:Cover letterResume or CVMultiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.ASU Statement:Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobaccoAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf . You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.Relocation Assistance – For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/az-resources .ASU’s comprehensive benefits package is a key part of your total compensation. Visit the ASU Compensation EstimatorEmployment Verification Statement:ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.Background Check Statement:ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.Fingerprint Check Statement:This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.