University Accountant I-II

Oklahoma-State-University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University in Stillwater is seeking an Accountant to manage and reconcile financial accounts held at OSU and the OSU Foundation for the President's Office and the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Systems Operations Division. The accountant ensures compliance with OSU policies and state and federal laws, and provides financial services and advice to management.

Responsibilities include budget summaries and reconciliations, overseeing purchasing card

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance required; degree conferred by start date.
• Experience levels noted: University Accountant I/II ranges from entry to 2 years.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and OSU financial systems expected.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile financial accounts for OSU and the OSU Foundation.
• Provide financial services and guidance to management and staff.
• Prepare budget summaries and reconciliations; manage logs for purchasing cards.
• Oversee travel requests and reimbursements; assist with other duties.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Word

Accounting principles

Budgeting principles

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's in Accounting

Tools

Banner

OSU Financial System

Job description

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Shannon Spradling, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$50,400 - $69,825

Salary

About this Position

The accountant position reports directly to the Senior Manager of Business Operations. It is expected to maintain a professional, courteous, and respectful demeanor in all verbal and written communications. This role is responsible for managing and reconciling financial accounts held at OSU and the OSU Foundation for both the President's Office and the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Systems Operations Division. The accountant ensures that all financial documentation is processed accurately and complies with OSU policies and state and federal laws, rules, and guidelines.

Additionally, this position will provide financial services and advice on status updates to relevant areas and management; work closely with the accounting and budget offices; and manage records, including the retention and retrieval of documents. Furthermore, the accountant attends Fiscal and Administrative Officers meetings to stay informed about policy and procedural updates.

Responsibilities also include assisting with budget summaries and reconciliations, overseeing purchasing card transaction logs, and providing accounting approval for related activities, including purchase orders, CVIs, work orders, deposits, and EPAFs. They will prepare travel requests and reimbursements as needed and perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's

  Accounting or Finance or related field.

  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• University Accountant I - 0-6 months related experience.

  University Accountant II - Two years related experience.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

Exhibits professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Thorough understanding of Microsoft Office software.

Extensive knowledge and proficiency in accounting and budgeting principles.

Ability to learn to use new tools/technology and quickly begin projects using newly developed skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's

  Accounting

• Five years experience with OSU Accounting, Purchasing and Banner, as well as OSU Foundation accounts.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

CPA

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

The candidate must be proficient in Excel and Microsoft Word and should be able to learn the OSU financial system. This individual will interact daily with staff and department heads within the division they serve by providing financial services.