Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Charles McCann, charles.mccann@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$43,000 - $68,100 Salary

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

The accountant position supports the operations of Enterprise IT by managing and reconciling financial accounts held at OSU and, when applicable, the OSU Foundation. This role ensures that all financial transactions and documentation are processed accurately and in full compliance with OSU policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.

Key responsibilities include developing, evaluating, implementing, and monitoring internal financial procedures and processes within Enterprise IT. The accountant also oversees purchasing card transaction logs and provides accounting approval for all related activities.

In addition, the position works closely with the accounting and budget offices, maintains organized financial records, and oversees document retention and retrieval. The accountant also prepares travel requests and reimbursements as needed and supports the department through other duties and special projects as assigned.

This position supervises one staff member, providing guidance, oversight, and performance management to ensure efficient and accurate completion of assigned duties.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting a related field. Degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date.

• University Accountant II - two years of related experience.  

• University Accountant III - five years of related experience. 

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Exhibits professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality. 

• Thorough understanding of Microsoft Office software. 

• Extensive knowledge and proficiency in accounting and budgeting principles. 

• Ability to learn to use new tools/technology and quickly begin projects using newly developed skills. 

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Accounting

• Five years experience with OSU Accounting, Purchasing and Banner, as well as OSU Foundation accounts. 

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

• CPA