ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST

Accounting Specialist

Arizona State University

Financial Services

Campus: Tempe

68237BR

Job Description

Financial Services seeks an Accounting Specialist to perform a variety of accounting functions requiring initiative and independent judgment in support of the goals and objectives of Financial Services. This position reports directly to the Accounts Payable Manager in Payables and Reimbursements.

Salary Range

$17.50 per hour

Close Date

17-June-2021

Essential Duties

·       Responsible for various accounts payable processes including the review and approval of department invoices

·       Verify transactions comply with financial policies and procedures

·       Contact various department personnel and vendors to resolve payment and invoice discrepancies or issues

·       Utilize various on-line screens and documents to perform duties

·       Maintain knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping practices and principles

·       Maintain and reconcile accounting and financial records

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in Business Administration or related field AND one (1) year of related experience; OR,Three (3) years related 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 accounts payable processing including paperless payments

·       Experience in customer service

·       Experience in using data entry to an on-line accounting system

·       Experience with large volume payment processing

·       Experience in maintaining and reconciling accounting and financial records

·       Evidence of effective communication skills

·       Experience in using computers

·       Experience managing accounts payables/receivables

Working Environment

·       Work in an office setting and use office equipment such as computers, printers, copiers, calculators, telephones

·       Sit or stand for extended periods of time, travel moderate distances to perform work Use computer and use hands/fingers for repetitive motions

·       Communicate to perform essential duties

·       Read-interpret written and oral instructions/directions

·       Lift up to 25 pounds

Department Statement

Financial Services serves the university community in a professional, accessible, customer focused, efficient and innovative manner by timely processing financial transactions and providing accounting, financial management reporting, financial system training and treasury management services.

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 Financial Services Department 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# 68237BR