Accounting Specialist - Sr. Accounting Specialist AS7202

Oklahoma State University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business in Stillwater seeks an Accounting Specialist to provide essential financial and administrative support across the college, serving as a trusted resource for departments, centers, and administrative offices.

The role offers opportunities to handle transactions, training, onboarding of staff, and collaboration with colleagues across university units within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required; degree conferred on or before start date.
• Spclt Acctg - 2 years accounting/Bookkeeping experience.
• Spclt Acctg Sr - 3 years accounting/Bookkeeping experience.
• Post-secondary education may substitute for years of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a backup resource for financial and administrative operations across the Spears School of Business and assist with training new support staff.
• Support onboarding of student employees, graduate assistants, and lecturers.
• Process purchase requests, foundation vouchers, and other business transactions; assist with reconciliations and QuickBooks entry.
• Review travel requests and vouchers for accuracy and compliance.
• Serve as a resource on university travel policies and procedures.
• Provide support to departments and centers during staffing shortages or periods of increased workload.
• Assist the Accountant III with projects.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's in Business (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

OSU Banner systems

OKCorral

Job description

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Jeannette Parrish, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Monday- Friday 8am-5pm

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$16.00 - $25.00

Hourly

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include: Resume, Cover Letter and Contact information for three professional references.

About This Position

Are you a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys supporting a variety of people and projects? The Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University is seeking an Accounting Specialist to join our Research & Financial Services team.

In this role, you will provide essential financial and administrative support across the college, serving as a trusted resource for academic departments, centers, and administrative offices. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety in their work, delivering excellent customer service, and collaborating with colleagues throughout the organization.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a backup resource for financial and administrative operations across the Spears School of Business and assist with training new support staff.


• Support the onboarding of student employees, graduate assistants, and lecturers.


• Process purchase requests, foundation vouchers, and other business transactions as needed. Assist with reconciliations and QuickBooks entry.


• Review travel requests and vouchers for accuracy and compliance.


• Serve as a resource on university travel policies and procedures.


• Provide support to departments and centers during staffing shortages, employee absences, or periods of increased workload.


• Assist the Accountant III with projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to build broad experience in accounting, financial operations, and university administration while contributing to the success of one of Oklahoma State University's premier academic colleges.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)


• Spclt Acctg - High school/GED and 2 years of experience in accounting/Bookkeeping.

Spclt Acctg Sr - High school/GED and 3 years of experience in accounting/Bookkeeping.

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

Post-secondary education may substitute for years of required experience.

Experience With Handling Complex Tasks. Knowledge Of

• General office duties


• accounting principles related to classifying, recording, and summarizing data


• making computations to compile and keep financial records.


• Examines and analyzes accounting records for purposes of preparing statements and reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Business

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

Experience with account reconciliation.

Working Knowledge Of

• Microsoft Suite including Excel


• Quickbooks


• OKCorral


• OSU Banner systems including finance, HR, and student systems.


• OSU forms such as travel, foundation, and payroll.


• OSU policy and procedures.