Accounting Specialist: Budget & Reporting Pro

Kent State University; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent State University at the Kent Campus in Kent, OH seeks an Accounting Specialist to provide complex accounting, administrative, and clerical support for university and department programs, reporting to the Department Head or supervisor. Responsibilities include analyzing financial data, preparing projections and reports, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with policies.

Requires a high school diploma and finance-related training or equivalent experience; some positions may require

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 12–18 months finance-related training, or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year progressively responsible experience in a financially related area.
• Experience with bookkeeping and accounting procedures and terminology.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data and prepare projections for divisional budgets.
• Prepare financial reports and reconcile university accounts.
• Review adjustments to ledgers and ensure accuracy of documents.
• Assist in administration of programs and ensure policy compliance.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Public speaking

Written communication

Typing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

12–18 months finance-related training

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Office software

Job description

Kent State University at the Kent Campus in Kent, OH seeks an Accounting Specialist to provide complex accounting, administrative, and clerical support for university and department programs, reporting to the Department Head or supervisor. Responsibilities include analyzing financial data, preparing projections and reports, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with policies.

Requires a high school diploma and finance-related training or equivalent experience; some positions may require