Accounting Specialist

83833BR

Campus: Tempe

Accounting Specialist

Job Description

The job posting is only open to current Arizona Board of Regents employees (Arizona State University, University of Arizona, or Northern Arizona University).

The Center for Biology and Society in the School of Life Sciences (SOLS) is searching for a part-time Accounting Specialist to perform a variety of accounting functions to support the goals and objectives of the Center. This position will be responsible for a wide range of general and complex accounting related tasks. The ideal candidate will have acute attention to detail, experience with ASU administrative and financial processes, ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment, and a welcoming demeanor.

Job Family

Finance & Accounting

Department Name

Center for Biology and Society

Full-Time/Part-Time

Part-Time

Scope of Search

Arizona Board of Regents

Grant Funded Position

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

Salary Range

$20.00-$23.00 per hour; DOE

Close Date

22-September-2022

Essential Duties

• Purchase in the ASU financial management system – Workday
• Prepares special and recurring reports containing specialized or sensitive information using the ASU financial management system – Workday
• Processes requisitions, invoices, journal entries or other transaction documents
• Reviews and monitors accounts for fund availability and transaction accuracy
• Maintenance of orders, accounts, logs, and billing documents
• Prepares a variety of accounting-related reports, summaries, and reconciliations.
• Expense reimbursements for participants and external committee members
• Maintaining correspondence and solves issues as they arise
• Personnel payroll action requests
• Provides support with ASU travel system
• Printing, sorting, scanning, and photocopying

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Business Administration or related field AND one (1) year of related experience; OR,Three (3) years related accounting experience; OR,Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with the ASU financial management system – Workday
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience interpreting ASU’s policies and procedures
• Experience in work that requires organization and detailed oriented with good time management skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping practices and principles.
• Experience in maintaining and reconciling accounting and financial records.
• Evidence of effective communication.

Working Environment

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse (75%); required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work (10%). Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds (5%).
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Ability to clearly communicate  to perform essential functions.
• Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals;
• This position receives regular review of objectives by department administrator.

Department Statement

The Center for Biology and Society promotes research, education, and engagement related to study of the life sciences and their interconnections with society. We promote diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice through what we value, what we do, and who we are.

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.

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Employment Verification Statement

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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

The job posting is only open to current Arizona Board of Regents employees (Arizona State University, University of Arizona, or Northern Arizona University).

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.