• Accounting Support Senior Specialist

    Ohio University (Athens, OH)


    Job Description:

    Supports the organization’s accounting functions. Maintains up-to-date and accurate records of daily transactions, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventories, payroll, and various other records.

     

    •Serves as the initial contact for customers. Mentors, coaches, and trains lower level employees on customer service and department policies.

    •Often directs work, trains, and/or supervises student employees.

    •Performs financial analyses and makes recommendations based on data.

    •Reviews the work of other employees for accuracy and compliance with accepted standards and University policies.

    •Completes and submits institutional surveys for publishers and agencies.

    •Issues purchase orders in accordance with functional policy. Communicates with internal and external customers to manage purchasing.

    •Analyzes and monitors department and program budgets. Approves and tracks expenditures.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Knowledge of finance and business technical and practical concepts, processes, and methods typically obtained by a high school degree or GED or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of related experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is acceptable.

     

    Specific knowledge, certifications, and licensure will apply at the position level.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Bachelor degree in Accounting, Business or a related field

    + Proficient in spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel.

    + Ability to provides financial reports for management.

    + Experience working in one or more of the following: Oracle, Concur, BobcatBuy, PeopleSoft, PeopleAdmin, Workforce

    + Knowledge of grants

    + Knowledge of statistical and financial analysis including budget preparation

    + Ability to submits adjunct faculty and GA payroll contracts for processing.

    + Ability to assists the school with accreditation compliance requirements as needed.

     

    Planning Unit: College of Health Sciences & Professions

     

    Department: Nursing-Athens

     

    Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Cammie Starner, [email protected]

     

    Employment Type: full-time regular

    Advertised Salary:

    AFSCME 3200 pay grade 14: $16.84 to $21.48 per hour.