The accountant position serves under the Associate Vice President for Administration and Finance and is expected to maintain a professional, courteous, and respectful demeanor in all verbal and written communication. This role is responsible for managing and reconciling financial accounts held at OSU and the OSU Foundation, ensuring that all financial paperwork is processed accurately and in compliance with OSU policies as well as state and federal laws, rules, and guidelines. The position oversees purchasing card transaction logs and provides accounting approval for all related activities. Additionally, the accountant attends Fiscal and Administrative Officers meetings to stay informed on policy and procedural updates, works closely with the accounting and budget offices, and manages records, including retention and retrieval of documents. The role also prepares travel requests and reimbursements as needed and performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's
Accounting or Finance
(degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
University Accountant I - no experience required.
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
Accounting
Five years experience with OSU Accounting, Purchasing and Banner, as well as OSU Foundation accounts.
Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
CPA
All positions are subject to the availability of funding, and any offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. To request an accommodation, please email eeo@okstate.edu or call 405-744-5449.
Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.
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