Accountant I

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Work type:Support Staff
Pay Grade: 11
Major Administrative Unit / College: President
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics 10070478
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Athletics/Recreation, Financial/Accounting, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union

Position Summary

The Michigan State University Athletics Department seeks an Accountant I to join their Business Office Team. This position will assist with the support of the financial operations for both Sports and Athletics Department accounts and reports to the Accountant II. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Fiscal Officer for assigned Sports and Athletic Units. Monitor financial activities of the accounts assigned in order to assist in the basic operational function of the units. This includes preparing correcting entries and answering inquiries from unit directors and coaches.
• Collect and interpret information in order to produce reports, approve expenditures and provide information for administrators, staff and external agencies. Prepare account spreadsheets for the NCAA report.
• Review travel expense reports submitted for assigned sports. Assist units with Concur questions and travel policy questions.
• Assist with compiling records and submitting bills for payment (which includes vendor set up and maintenance), as well as, initiating other types of edocs.
• Ensure financial records are reviewed timely and supporting documentation maintained.
• Serve as backup to all business office functions, including payroll.
• Assist in ensuring the procedures provide adequate internal controls.
• Other responsibilities/duties will be assigned as needed.

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four year college degree program in Accounting or related field.  One to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in financial report preparation, spreadsheet, and office procedures, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Knowledge regarding types of internal controls.

Desired Qualifications

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and Outlook. Experience with EBS, specifically (but not limited to): initiating edocs, vendor setup and maintenance, payroll entry and Business Intelligence (including familiarity with basic reports). Experience with Concur Travel system and knowledge of MSU Travel Policies. Extensive experience with account review and operating statement reconciliation. Knowledge of University policies and procedures and ability to work with others to ensure those policies and procedures are followed. Familiarity with various types of internal controls. Ability to problem solve, be a self-starter and work independently. Positive attitude and willingness to be part of a team and provide assistance, as needed, to other team members with a wide variety of tasks.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Together-we-will Statement

The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at:

https://msu.edu/together-we-will/
Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

www.msuspartans.com

Bidding eligibility ends October 25, 2022 at 11:55 P.M.

Advertised:Oct 19, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Nov 1, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time