University Accountant II-III

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Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: Stillwater
Categories: Accounting & Finance

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$52,500 - $75,000

Priority Application Date

Resumes will be accepted until position is filled

About this Position

Administer federal, state, and private sponsored awards. Invoicing, financial reporting, preparation of financial reconciling documents, auditing of all disbursements. Interpretation and application of cost accounting standards, OMB Uniform Guidance, state regulations/laws, University policy and procedure and any terms and conditions of the award. Approval of expenditures via various electronic systems for allowability, allocability, and reasonableness. Monthly review of financial reports for each award. Monitoring of outstanding receivables to extend to working with outside sponsors, college research offices, and faculty to assure payments received. Communication with sponsors and guidance to colleges on various issues. Assist with Grant and Contract Shared Services Agreement(s). Training to outside offices as requested by supervisor.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's

    Accounting or related field

    (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
  • Acct II - Two years of related experience.

    Acct III - Five years of related experience. 

  • Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
    1. Personal computer skills and experience with software application such as Excel, Word, Power Point; familiar with Internet and HTML.
    2. Good working knowledge of accounting principles, audit standards and fund accounting principles, federal and state regulations.
    3. Ability to "think through" problems or analyze problems and formulate solutions before going to supervisor.
    4. Self-starter in approach to work; reaches for more responsibility and knowledge.
    5. Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and speaking.
    6. 10-Key by touch required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's

    Accounting or related field

  • Five years of experience in state fund accounting; federal, state, and private grant/contract accounting; and cost accounting.

  • Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

    Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Research Administrator

  • Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

    Grant Accounting or Sponsored Programs Post Award Experience

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