ACCOUNTANT SR

Accountant Sr

Arizona State University

FS Commitment Accounting

Campus: Tempe

92078BR

Job Description

Financial Services seeks an Accountant Sr 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.

Salary Range

$63,000 per year

Close Date

19-June-2023

Essential Duties

The University is changing Human Resources systems from PeopleSoft to Workday HCM. Go live for the new HCM is slated for January 1 2025. Hired staff will be joining the ASU Workday Implementation Team where they will work to help design and test the Workday functionality related to the commitment accounting and other payroll and benefit modules. Areas of focus will include:

·        Labor costing and accounting setup

·        Payroll journal entry posting

·        Multistate employment and taxation

·        Year end W2 reporting

·        Payroll and benefit reporting and remittance

·        Tuition Waiver Taxation

·        Payroll overpayment collection and correction in the system

·        Assisting other functional HCM areas as needed

The position is not temporary, employment will continue after system goes live. 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field AND two (2) years of professional accounting experience; OR, six (6) 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 with Workday HCM and/or Workday Financial Management System

·        Experience implementing a new HR or financial system

·        Experience in payroll, payroll accounting, or payroll tax 

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.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

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

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU PD at 480-965-3456.

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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 Financial 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.

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