Accounting Support Senior Specialist

Ohio University; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio University is seeking an Accounting Support Senior Specialist to manage accounting functions, maintain accurate financial records, and support budgeting and purchasing processes.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with five years of related experience. The position includes training staff, mentoring colleagues, and ensuring policy compliance within university financial systems. Competitive benefits accompany the hourly compensation range.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus five years of related experience.
• Preferred: academic support, grant management support, university financial systems, proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of daily transactions, accounts receivable/payable, inventories, payroll, and other financial data.
• Serve as initial contact for customers and mentor lower-level employees on customer service and policies.
• Direct, train, and supervise staff or student employees.
• Perform financial analyses and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Review others' work for accuracy and compliance with standards and policies.
• Issue purchase orders and manage purchasing communication with internal and external customers.
• Analyze and monitor departmental and program budgets; approve and track expenditures.

Skills

Accounting and financial records

Financial analysis

Customer service

Staff coaching/supervision

Budget monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Ohio University is hiring an Accounting Support Senior Specialist who manages the organization's accounting functions by maintaining accurate financial records, conducting financial analyses, and supporting purchasing and budget monitoring. The role also involves customer interaction, coaching staff, supervising employees, and ensuring compliance with university policies.

Highlights

• Maintain records of daily transactions, accounts receivable/payable, inventories, payroll, and other financial data.
• Serve as initial contact for customers and mentor lower-level employees on customer service and policies.
• Direct, train, and supervise staff or student employees.
• Perform financial analyses and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Review others' work for accuracy and compliance with standards and policies.
• Issue purchase orders and manage purchasing communication with internal and external customers.
• Analyze and monitor departmental and program budgets; approve and track expenditures.
• Required knowledge includes finance and business processes typically gained through a high school diploma or GED plus five years of related experience.
• Preferred experience includes academic support, grant management support, university financial systems, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Compensation ranges from $16.84 to $21.48 per hour based on experience and education, with a comprehensive benefits package including tuition, insurance, retirement, and wellness programs.