Accountant Senior

84492BR

Campus: Tempe

Accountant Sr

Job Description

The Accountant Senior for University Housing performs complex accounting duties including processing transactions and monitoring daily financial operations, creating complex reconciliations and ad hoc monthly financial statements. Responsibilities will pertain to specific assigned account areas within the department to ensure ongoing adherence with established policies and standards as designated by department leadership.

Job Family

Finance & Accounting

Department Name

UH Fiscal & HR Staff

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

EDUC OUTRCH & STDT SVCS

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$56,550 per year

Close Date

10-October-2022

Essential Duties

• Receives, reviews and processes a variety of business, financial and operational transactions such as check requests, internal/external purchase orders, reimbursements, service department billings, deposits, SunRISE orders and transfers.
• Monitors and reviews financial documents for trends; interprets financial data; provides financial analysis, projections and recommendations.
• Prepares and summarizes a variety of financial and operational reports such as revenue and expenditure projections, expenditure trends, cost analysis, and accounts receivables aging reports.
• Monitors fiscal performance against budget and prepares variance analysis reports; may be required to present financial information to department leadership.
• Supervision of 2 Professional Staff positions
• Processes invoices related to Guest & Conference Housing Billing
• Establishes Purchase Orders for Hotel partners
• Issues Greek Leadership Village Chapter invoices and tracks the payments
• Assists with the development/review of vendor contracts and agreements for the department in accordance with State, Arizona Board of Regents and University policies and procedures; manages vendor contract payment process.
• Manages purchasing cards within assigned account areas, reconciles purchasing card transactions and maintains supporting documentation in accordance with University policies and procedures; assists with review of department purchasing cards monthly statements and supporting documentation.
• Participates in internal and external audits as needed.
• Performs reconciliations of various forms of revenue and designated account transactions.
• Conducts staff and student training on internal policies and procedures related to expenditure request processes and purchasing card delegation processes.
• Reviews and processes individual and group department travel in Concur
• Process payments including cash handling and check deposits.
• Prepares and summarizes a variety of financial and operations reports such as revenue and expenditure projections, expenditure trends, cost analysis, and accounts receivables aging reports.
• Independently creates reports using spreadsheets, databases, web tools, and ad hoc report writing software.
• Assists in the preparation of major operational and special budgets; prepares budget projections and analyzes data and/or trends for decision making.
• Participates in internal and external audits as needed.
• Performs reconciliations of various forms of revenue and designated account transactions.
• Conducts staff and student training on internal policies and procedures related to expenditure request processes and purchasing card delegation processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Days and Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, to include extended hours as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field AND two (2) years of professional accounting experience; OR, six (6) years professional accounting experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
• Experience in accounting (5 years)
• Experience with managing accounts payables and/or accounts receivables
• Experience developing, monitoring and analyzing budgets
• Experience performing reconciliations
• Experience managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing priorities with tight deadlines
• Experience preparing detailed financial information for a variety of constituencies
• Experience developing queries and Ad Hoc reporting.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel including the experience in utilizing pivot tables and look up functions
• Experience in Workday, Peoplesoft, Concur and/or StarRez.

Working Environment

• Sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Use computers effectively including inputting, reviewing and retrieving information, extended periods of viewing screen, using mouse and keyboard, and sitting
• Supervise staff and students
• Work collaboratively across various departments within the University as well as with diverse populations and groups
• Use critical thinking to make decisions and/or analyze data
• Communicate effectively

Department Statement

The mission of University Housing is to create living and learning environments that promote academic excellence, foster personal development and enhance the university experience for a diverse population. ASU University Housing currently houses 18,000 students on all four campuses. In support of the University’s philosophy of access, excellence, and impact, University Housing promotes academic success and student learning, supports the development of community among our residents, provides student-centered processes and services, and develops and maintains quality accommodations.

The departmental vision is to become the premier housing and academic support services program in the nation.  The mission of University Housing is to create living and learning environments that promote academic excellence, foster personal development and enhance the university experience for a diverse population. ASU University Housing currently houses nearly 18,000 students on all four campuses. In support of the University’s philosophy of access, excellence, and impact, University Housing promotes academic success and student learning, supports the development of community among our residents, provides student-centered processes and services, and develops and maintains quality accommodations. The departmental vision is to become the premier housing and academic support services program in the nation.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation’s fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.