Debt Accountant

Arizona State University

Debt Accountant

Campus: Tempe

JR105457

End Date: May 7, 2025

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.

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Job Description:

Financial Services seeks a Debt Accountant who will: make debt service payments; process financial transactions; monitor compliance with University policy and procedure and generally accepted accounting principles; prepare accounting reports and statements including notes to the financial statements; review monthly bank statements; prepare journal entries; reconcile accounts; provide audit question responses; process and approve accounting transactions in the University's financial system; prepare spreadsheets using Excel; and demonstrates effective verbal and written communication. The salary is $55,000 per year.

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.

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

Essential Duties:

• Prepares accounting reports and statements, such as detailed cost and financial analysis, forecasts and variance analysis. Assists in preparing debt-related notes to the financial statements and completes year-end entries.
• Receives and reviews debt-related bank statements and creates journal entries.
• Manages work by student workers to complete debt entries.
• Prepares Excel spreadsheets.
• Assists in audits and prepares audit work papers.
• Reconciles balance sheet accounts, cash, and the general ledger.
• Reviews third-party financial statements.
• Responds to questions regarding policy and practices.
• Prepares detailed journal entries and other accounting transactions for entry into Workday.
• Determines proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within certain limits.
• Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and university regulations.
• Participates in relevant training and professional development.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in preparing detailed financial reports and statements. Experience in financial variance analysis.
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience utilizing accounting software and performing account reconciliations. Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Experience in a diverse, service focused environment. Experience using financial systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word.

Working Environment:

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, an pulling up to 25 pounds.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Communicate to perform essential functions.
• Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals.
• Receive managerial review of outcomes to ensure achievement of established objectives.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Instructions to Apply

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$5943.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments: 

Cover letter

Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

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. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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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 inclusive excellence, 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 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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 Police Department at 480-965-3456. 

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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.

About Arizona State University

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the country’s most innovative school, Arizona State University is where students and faculty work with NASA to develop, advance and lead innovations in space exploration.

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