Accountant

• Reconciles and analyzes departmental ledger accounts to confirm completeness and accuracy of data
• Examines accounting documents to ascertain that transactions are properly supported in accordance with University policy and procedures
• Initiates corrective action or recommends solutions as necessary
• Recommends improvements, adaptation and changes in policy and procedures in the Student Activities accounting system
• Prepares budgets, analyses, and summaries as needed
• Makes recommendations for efficiencies and budgetary direction
• Manages all financial aspects of a variety of budgetary accounts including operational, gift, endowment, and auxiliary
• Creates processes for Budget Managers within the department to manage their appropriate pieces of the budget
• Custodian of Student Activities Petty cash fund, performing audits regularly
• Meets regularly with Student Activities senior leadership to provide detailed analysis of accounts and recommend budget direction
• Oversees Student Activities accounts through the Students Association Appropriation Committee
• Primary contact for Student Activities’ credit card processor (Authorize.net) and responsible for troubleshooting issues as well as credit card authorizations and disputes
• Establish and reconcile cash bags for The Common Market and other Student Centers & Services
• Maintain and establish new relationships with external vendors that are critical to the success of the Market
• Handles all financial transactions and creates processes to aid efficiency and assessment for recognized student organizations within the area of Student Life
• Manages over thirty-five individual gift accounts and capital accounts for some recognized student organizations
• Educates students, staff and alumni on all process and procedures
• Creates monthly balance statements to designated organizations with accounts
• With oversight from the supervisor, assist with hiring students and approve payroll as needed
• Maintains confidentiality when processing HR related forms and consulting with Associate and Assistant Deans on personnel budgetary issues
• Stays up to date on current University systems, software and technology to enhance financial operations
• Participates in high-level departmental meetings
• Serves as back-up when necessary for other areas of the Student Activities Finance Team
• Ad hoc tasks and projects as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• At least one year of professional accounting experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency with standard accounting procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Excel
• Experience with University Financial Systems, QuickBooks, URFinancials and URGEMS
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment within tight deadlines required
• Previous experience supervising staff and student employees

3-5 years’ experience