Accountant II

Accountant II

This position will assist with financial analysis and budgetary responsibilities in collaboration with other members of the Finance team and in support of the college's overall financial operations relating to endowments. To perform accounting and related assignments involving the recording, analysis, and reporting of financial data. Responsible for exercising sound, independent judgment and thought in the application of advanced accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities include : assisting and responding to financial inquiries from the College sub-units and various University offices; recording and tracking Dean commitments and unit-requested special funding requests; processing funds transfer documents among the college's units and other units; assisting in preparing and overseeing the departmental budgets; assisting the Finance team in managing account creation; assisting with fellow processing requests from the dean and the departments; and other related duties and functions as assigned.

Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration from an accredited institution, two years of progressively responsible experience in finance or accounting with experience in financial analysis, ability to work as a member of a large and complex team, providing exceptional, consistent, and reliable customer service in a financial capacity, data analysis experience, knowledge of accounting principles and practices, financial management, and internal controls, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and functionalities of financial accounting and reporting systems.

Preferred qualifications include two years of professional experience in accounting and / or fiscal administration within a large R1 university setting, experience supporting the financial operations of a large school or college with multi-million-dollar budgets, working knowledge of university accounting and procurement policies and procedures, and experience working with FileMaker Pro, Tableau, PowerBI, Cognos, FRMS, Budget document, Workday, and VIP Direct.

Salary range is $57,500+ depending on qualifications.

Working conditions are typical office environment.

Required materials include a resume / CV, three work references with their contact information (at least one reference should be from a supervisor), and a letter of interest.