Accountant IV - (STA010229)

Performs professional accounting work involving the recording, analysis and reporting of financial data in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and federal, state, university and NACUBO guidelines, in a major business area, such as student billing system, Federal Title IV programs, or General Accounting.

1. Manages accounts in a major business area, including table maintenance, submission, reconciliation of data, account reviews and corrections.
2. Ensures that all transactions are made in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and federal, state, university and NACUBO guidelines.
3. Researches highly complex customer issues and recommends process improvements as needed.
4. Manages special projects, process improvement, and problem resolution. Coordinates with other areas and agencies as needed.
5. Trains new employees and serves as lead or specialist.
6. Reviews departmental accounting practices to ensure compliance with guidelines; conducts review of department cash handling practices; conducts reviews of cash incident reports; follows up on cash deposit discrepancies; and recommends corrections and best practices.
7. Performs other job-related duties as required.

EEO/AA

Qualifications :

Bachelors and 5 years experience

Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.Requires a minimum of five (5) years of directly job-related experience.

May Be Eligible for Alternative Workplace Arrangements .

Preferred Qualifications:

Payroll & Peoplesoft experience preferred. Certified Payroll Profession (CPP) is a plus.