ACCOUNTANT

Accountant

Arizona State University

Req ID# 82988BR

Campus: Tempe

Department: FS Commitment Accounting

Job Description

Financial Services seeks an Accountant for the Commitment Accounting department to perform a wide variety of accounting and compliance responsibilities related to payroll, tax, benefits and retirement plans while utilizing the University's HR and financial management systems.

ASU is a diverse enterprise with a wide variety of work and learning modes, locations and a commitment to sustainability, innovation and employee work-life balance. We are determined to maintain our position as an employer of choice in a competitive labor market. 

We offer our employees partially remote work after the training period is complete.

A successful candidate, not presently employed within Financial Services, will be paid a signing bonus of $750 and a $1,250 bonus after completing six months of employment with the department.  

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Salary Range: $55,000 per year

Close Date: 02-September-2022

Essential Duties

• Performs a broad scope of complex accounting duties, including preparing journal entries and supplier invoices, reconciling balance sheet accounts, analyzing HR and accounting data, research accounting related questions for university customers (department, faculty or students) and remitting deduction payments.
• Assists with the calculations for employee payroll overpayments, preparing the main overpayment accounting log and tracks all repayment deductions and prepares the overpayment correspondence for department and/or employees.
• Maintains knowledge of relevant laws and regulations effecting payroll and fiscal operations.
• Participates in fiscal year end close and the preparation of work papers, schedules and accrual journal entries in accordance with GAAP/GASB standards.
• Assists with performing analysis to ensure the propriety of IRS W-2 boxes for employees are correct.
• Participates in functional user testing of PeopleSoft system updates/upgrades.
• Assists with preparing and filing payroll tax reports and remittances on behalf of the University for federal, state and local tax jurisdictions. Research payroll tax regulations and communicate with other agencies to resolve tax issues.
• Assists with setup and maintenance of out-of-state employees; includes collection of required tax forms, research and identify proper tax jurisdictions, employee setups in PeopleSoft, monitoring tax deductions and make correcting adjustments.
• Assists with University’s benefit, garnishment and retirement deductions.
• Performs any other ad hoc projects or duties as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field AND one (1) year of professional accounting experience; OR, Five (5) years professional accounting experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy.
• Experience with a major HR system (i.e. PeopleSoft).
• Experience with preparing detailed financial reports, financial analysis and financial statement review.
• Experience in payroll and tax analysis.
• Experience with using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience in effectively handling multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
• Experience in working independently and as part of a team while taking on new tasks with high level of difficulty.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Evidence of effective verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in providing customer service, with the ability to interpret employees' questions and answer them accordingly.

Working Environment

• Work in an office setting and use office equipment.
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time, travel moderate distances to perform work.
• Use hands/fingers for repetitive motions.
• Communicate to perform essential duties
• Read-interpret written and oral instructions/directions.
• May require lifting of items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Department Statement

In support of the missions of Business & Finance and Arizona State University, Financial Services serves the university community in a professional, accessible, customer-focused, efficient and innovative manner by processing financial transactions and providing accounting, financial management reporting, financial system training and treasury management services in a timely fashion. Financial Services' mission is to provide a high level of service to the ASU community, along with the necessary financial protection via cost-effective internal controls.

 ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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