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Accountant II

Employer
University of Central Missouri
Location
Missouri, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Apr 27, 2021

Job Details

Position Information

Position Title Accountant II Working Title Accountant II Department 900000-Foundation Pay Rate $20/hour FTE 1.0 FLSA Nonexempt Position Number 997097 Classification CJS13 Special Instructions to Applicants:

A complete UCM electronic application for employment, cover letter and resume required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Initial review of applications will begin on 05/12/2021 and continue until the position is filled.

NOTE : A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status and people with disabilities.

Working hours:

Monday – Friday; 8 am to 5 pm

Bargaining Unit No Work Location Warrensburg Campus Posting Date 04/27/2021 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Position Purpose

The position of Accountant II has the primary responsibilities of reviewing and preparing vendor payment requests, assisting in the maintenance of the Endowment pool investment and trust accounting, performing various reconciliations, and preparing and entering monthly journal entries.

The Accountant II works closely with the Director of Foundation Financial Operations in the areas of finance, investment management, gift accounting and processing, operations, budget, and data analysis and reporting. The work requires significant attention to detail, including a high volume of routine tasks. This role must establish and nurture effective, collegial working relationships with co-workers and university partners representing the Alumni Foundation in a positive and professional manner.

Education & Formal Training Other Education & Formal Training

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.

Computer Skills Spreadsheet, Presentation, Other - Raiser's Edge preferred, Online accounting/ERP System Experience

Two (2) years of business experience in accounting or comparable position required.

Other Experience Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements of Position: Criminal History check Other Licenses, Certificates, Registrations, & State/Federal Requirements

Credit check.

Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: Attention to detail, Budget-related skills, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Knowledge of a University environment preferred, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Management and/or administration skills, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines, Maintain confidentiality Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

Mental skills, including concentration, memory, complex decision making, analytical thinking, and/or conceptual thinking.

Accounting principles and IRS regulations.

Strong organizational skills.

Team-player

Ability to work independently and as a team member.

Demonstrated high level customer/client service and response.

Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.

Ability to be professional, tactful, and diplomatic.

Positive, professional attitude and a willingness to learn new skills.

Ability to gather data, analyze information and prepare accurate reports and carry out work responsibilities accurately and independently.

Flexibility and ability to perform diverse tasks in a timely way.

Creative and strategic-thinking abilities.

Ability to identify and initiate process improvements.

Strong problem-solving skills.

Reliable and predictable attendance.

Specify sensory abilities: Physical & Environmental Factors: Other Physical & Environmental Factors Lifting weight Special Working Conditions: Professional appearance, Work in stressful conditions Other Special Working Conditions

Minimal travel, for ongoing professional education, training, possible alumni and donor events.

Irregular work hours – Must be able to work additional hours during calendar year-end, fiscal year-end, and audit to meet IRS deadlines and to complete other special projects, as needed.

Limited time off will be granted during Calendar year-end processing (January), and fiscal year-end processing (June – August).

Ability to Keyboard No keyboarding test required. Special Qualifications: Other Special Qualifications Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you understand that the university requires a background check for this position and that any job offer made to the selected candidate is contingent upon the results of this check?
    • Yes
    • No
Required Documents
Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
Optional Documents

Company

University of Central Missouri

The University of Central Missouri is an innovative school that offers a high-quality education while remaining one of the most affordable universities in the country.

The University of Central Missouri believes its responsibility is to enrich each student’s perspective through a cumulative experience that starts with academic rigor and integrates applied learning and servant-leadership opportunities. Our model of continuous learning allows each student to find and fulfill his or her own sense of purpose. By engaging students with multiple sources of learning and creating a dynamic environment that encourages individuals to find their passions and reach beyond themselves, UCM prepares students by giving them knowledge and experiences that broaden and deepen their education so they may flourish in a world of accelerated change.

The University of Central Missouri has two campus locations, a site office at Whiteman Air Force Base and an online presence. Both UCM campuses are centrally located in Missouri, which means you're close to just about everything.

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