Accounting Assistant – 517811

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  55 Hourly (non-exempt) – Minimum – $ 12.88 Midpoint – $ 18.81

Department/Organization: 820401 – HRC Administration

Normal Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary: Under general supervision, performs a variety of specialized or technical accounting support services following established procedures.

Additional Department Summary: The Accounting Assistant supports the day-to-day business operations function for Housing and Residential Communities (HRC). Completes purchases. Hires student staff. Assists with reconcilements for 20+ ORGs.

Responsible for completing required training and promoting a safe, hospitable, and respectful workplace. Has personal accountability for financial reporting and responsibility for establishing, enforcing, and following internal processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures.

Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of accounting or bookkeeping experience; OR an Associate’s degree and one (1) year of accounting or bookkeeping experience; OR a Bachelor’s degree with some accounting or bookkeeping experience.

Skills and Knowledge: Intermediate-level knowledge in Microsoft Excel. Proficient in Microsoft programs. Ability to continuously learning new and adopt technologies and computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced-level knowledge of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and formulas such as VLOOKUP). Proficient with various business tools (DocuSign, SharePoint, Office 365, web technologies, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, etc.).

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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