ACCOUNTANT

Accountant

Arizona State University

SBS Treasury Management

Campus: Tempe

66034BR

Job Description

Student Business Services seeks an Accountant to provide accounting oversight for Treasury Services. Accountant to perform a broad scope of professional accounting functions including preparation of schedules, review monthly financial reports, preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, compilations of specialized financial reports, interpretation of financial data and account analysis. Interacts with University departments in regards to processing of financial transactions to ensure compliance with University policy and procedures and GAAP.

Salary Range

$50,000 per year

Close Date

09-March-2021

Department Statement

Student Business Services provides accounting functions in the areas of: Student Accounts, Cashiering Services, Collections, Tuition Assessment and Treasury Management.

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 90,000 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.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit www.asu.edu/tobaccofree

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU Student Business Services will not be a sponsor for this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

To apply please go to www.asu.edu/asujobs/ see Req Id# 66034BR or go directly to: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25620&siteid=5494&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=4192604

Qualifications

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 · Experience in preparing detailed and complex accounting reports, statements and reconciliations utilizing a variety of software. · Experience with on-line accounting systems. · Experience in performing complex reconciliations. · Experience in preparing Excel spreadsheets. · Experience in using Microsoft office. · Experience in high volume customer service environment. · Experience in using Peoplesoft (Oracle) student account system. · Experience with data warehouse/storage and retrieval systems or other data query software. · Experience in identifying problems, developing solutions and implement plans. · Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills. · Experience in a university environment with a general understanding of various financial aid programs.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties · Prepares reports, statements, and reconciliations utilizing a variety of software. · Reconciles accounts and interprets accounting data . · Performs specialized financial analysis. · Prepares specialized or highly complex reports, statements or analyses for management. · Reviews statements of accounting information and other reports provided by the university financial system. · Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and university regulations. · Prepares journal entries and other accounting documents into the University’s financial system. · Develops queries and reports utilizing the University data warehouse and various financial systems for use by the university community. · Provide extensive customer service to students, departments and suppliers for related function in Student Business Services. · Update departmental procedures related to job function. · Assists with testing of university programs to ensure accuracy. · Works independently under broad direction. · May provide work direction to other staff. · Uses effective verbal and written communication skills. Working Environment · Work in an office setting and use office equipment (i.e. computers, printers, copiers, calculators, telephones) · Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts. · Sit or stand for extended periods of time. · Travel moderate distances to perform work. · Use hands/fingers for repetitive motions on keyboard. · Communicate orally and in writing to perform essential duties. · Read-interpret written and oral instructions/directions. · May require lifting of items weighing up to 25 pounds.