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Accountant I, Sponsored Program Administration

Employer
Wayne State University
Location
Michigan, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Feb 21, 2023


Accountant I, Sponsored Program Administration

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Accountant I, Sponsored Program Administration at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions:

Position Purpose:

Record, review and correct financial information and documents to maintain accurate accounting records and to verify accuracy and compliance with University policies and procedures. Work activities require the application of involved practices and precedents as well as knowledge of accounting theory and principles.

Job Duties:

Maintain general and designated fund account records via computerized system. Monitor expenditures to assure accounts are accurate and do not show a deficit. Post journal entries to accounts so that problem areas can be identified and addressed. Use standard accounting theory and principles.

Assist administrative staff throughout the University maintain accurate accounting records according to established policies and procedures. Work with administrators to determine proper course of action to prevent deficit spending.

Prepare adjusting entries and year-end closing activities for review. Project year-end revenues and expenditures by boardline based on information provided by upper management. Close out terminated accounts.

Prepare periodic reports on account activities and status. Upon request, generate special reports used to project account revenues, expenditures and activities. Determine proper format and report presentation based on information to be provided and report purpose.

Assist in preparation and maintenance of grant and general fund budgets. Forecast revenues and expenditures, adjust proposals and account distribution accordingly. Ensure compliance with University and agency policies and procedures regarding distribution and transfer of funds. Maintain contact with granting agencies to ensure proper use of funding.

Participate in computer system testing and development. Provide information on system requirements, create and run test data, note errors to be corrected; recommend changes as appropriate. Understand and evaluate interaction between new system enhancements and current computing capabilities.

Perform related work as assigned.

Additional Comments:

This entry level classification requires a grasp of the theory and principles of accounting along with an

understanding of its practices and precedents to allow the incumbent to maintain accurate account

records and perform necessary transaction to these records. Work activities are specific in objective an

content, but require incumbent to search for solutions or new applications from within the accounting

field. Incumbents provide guidance and assistance to management, administrators and support staff

within the department and elsewhere in the University. This classification is typically located in the

Division of Fiscal Operations and reports to and receives direction form a management level position

classification.

Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college of university with a degree in accounting or related field or

equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Some knowledge of applied principles of accounting as used in public sector or governmental

systems.

Analytical skills including report generation ability. Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Some experience performing accounting functions on computerized systems.

Some knowledge of FMS, FRS, GBS and PPS preferred.

Typically, incumbents have held internship or co-op positions for an accounting firm, or held

University accounting support positions, e.g. Accounting Specialist, Sr. Accounting Assistant, etc.

School/College/Division:

H09 - Research

Primary department:

H0912 - Sponsored Program Administration

Employment type:
  • Regular Employee
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Job category: Staff/Administrative
Funding/salary information:
  • Compensation type: Annual Salary
  • Salary minimum:
  • Salary hire maximum: $51,421
Working conditions:

Normal office environment

Job openings:
  • Number of openings: 1
  • Reposted position: No
  • Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
  • Prior posting/requisition number:
Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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