Accounting Assistant

Responsible for the review, analysis, audit and execution of online transactional activity. Responsible for the return and explanation for transactions that do not meet appropriate requirements.

Technical Competencies

Financial Analysis

Demonstrated mastery of financial data sufficient to error check and validate key data sets and reports.

Financial Systems

Demonstrated knowledge of key financial systems and University-related business policies and procedures sufficient to audit, process, approve and/or reject transaction requests.

Demonstrated ability to write complex reports from all relevant systems.

Accounting

Demonstrated basic knowledge of general ledger transactions. Demonstrated ability to accurately enter and complete transactions in a timely manner.

Payroll

Demonstrated knowledge of payroll transactions. As required, demonstrated ability to make payroll entries, run payroll, reconcile payroll files, generate files for taxes and other fringe benefits.

Behavioral Competencies

Personal Accountability for Results

Takes responsibility for decisions, performance, and outcomes; behaves in a responsible manner with a positive attitude; shows self-awareness and openness to feedback.

Effective Communication

Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills; shares information and seeks input from others; adapts communication to diverse audiences; protects private and confidential information.

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Analyzes and prioritizes situations to identify and solve problems; generates solutions to improve efficiency and quality; involves others in solving problems and making decisions; factors organizational goals into decisions; makes clear, transparent, and timely decisions.

Change Management

Responds positively to changing university initiatives and readily adapts behavior to maintain effective performance; understands the long-term direction of the university and can relate this to departmental area; adapts to new methodologies; identifies and acts on areas where change is appropriate.

Leadership and Teamwork

Applies skills and knowledge to provide a climate to achieve departmental and organizational success; balances individual and department goals; helps others perform at their best; builds productive relationships to enhance individual and organizational effectiveness; treats others with respect; resolves conflicts among team members.

Creativity and Innovation

Generates, explores, encourages, and implements innovative ways of creating strategic value for the university, division, department, and individual level; critically assesses the effectiveness of new initiatives.

Diversity and Inclusion

Demonstrates respect for people and their differences; understands the benefits of a diverse workforce; earns the trust and respect of others; includes and welcomes others; works to understand the perspective of others; promotes opportunities to experience diversity within our community.

Sustainability

Understands the impact of decision making and personal behavior in achieving the university's commitment to a sustainable and carbon-neutral campus; supports and advances the university's sustainability initiatives; influences others to use sustainable practices.

Requirements

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

• Excellent understanding and use of Microsoft applications, including Excel.
• Requires strong verbal and written communication skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to interact in a collegial manner with a culturally diverse group of faculty, staff, and students.
• Must be able to manage confidential and sensitive information, maintaining the strictest confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years of hands-on accounting experience.
• Previous experience in an academic setting desired.

Education
An Associate's degree in accounting, bookkeeping, finance or similar field, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable skills are obtained is required.

Certifications
Physical Requirements
Other Information

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number 2023S034Posting
Temporary No
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 12 months

Job Open Date 05/16/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
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