Accounting Specialist 633828

Oklahoma State University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University is seeking an Accounting Specialist for its College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology (CEAT). This individual will provide financial liaison support to various departments, ensure compliance with policies, approve travel requests, and assist with expense reconciliation. Candidates must possess a High School diploma and 2 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience, with proficiency in Microsoft 365. Preference will be given to those with additional financial experience. A collaborative spirit and customer service orientation are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in accounting/Bookkeeping; Post-secondary education may substitute.
• Knowledge of general principles, methods, and practices related to accounting/bookkeeping.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provides financial liaison support for assigned departments within CEAT.
• Approves travel requests and vouchers for the college.
• Collects and verifies the accuracy of receipts and pays invoices.

Skills

Intermediate Excel; generating reports

Analytical; problem-solving and attention to detail

Customer service oriented

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

About this Position

The College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology (CEAT) invites applications for an Accounting Specialist on our financial operations team. Individuals on the finance team work collaboratively to ensure consistent training and support across the college and to advise appropriately on policies and procedures.

The Accounting Specialist provides financial liaison support for assigned departments within CEAT. This support includes but is not limited to advising on college and university policies and procedures, verification of labor redistributions, P-Card corrections forms, Retroactive Cost Transfer forms, and Time & Effort monitoring. The Accounting Specialist actively trains departmental staff and answers questions regarding OK Corral, Banner, and the Works system.

Other primary responsibilities include but are not limited to approving travel requests and vouchers for the college, assisting with P-Card administration, collecting and verifying the accuracy of receipts, paying invoices, and reconciling funds monthly for units within the CEAT Dean’s Office and other smaller departments within the college.

The Accounting Specialist must be able to manage their time effectively, maintain organization of their assignments, and be customer service oriented. They must be able to work collaboratively on a team as well as independently, and must be able to handle special projects when assigned.

If you are a detail-oriented, proactive professional with excellent critical thinking skills, a growth mindset, and passion for supporting educational initiatives, we encourage you to apply.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• 2 years of experience in accounting/Bookkeeping. Post-secondary education may substitute for years of required experience.
• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
  • Knowledge:
    • General principles, methods, and practices related to accounting/bookkeeping activities
    • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Skills:
    • Intermediate Excel; generating reports
    • Analytical; problem-solving and attention to detail
    • Manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
    • Customer service oriented
  • Abilities:
    • Maintain confidential information
    • Exercise initiative and independent judgment
    • Work effectively both independently and when collaborating with a team
    • Ability to learn the budget development system and interpret the university financial reports

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of financial experience.