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Accountant I

Employer
Wayne State University
Location
Michigan, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Mar 31, 2022
Position Information

Posting Details


Posting Number
046288

Position Title
Accountant I

Number of Vacancies
1

School/College/Division/Institutes/Centers
09 - Research

Primary Department
H0912-Sponsored Program Administration

Working Conditions
Wayne State University requires all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://wayne.edu/coronavirus. Vaccine verifications can be uploaded using the following link: https://go.wayne.edu/vaccine-verification. If you require a medical or religious exemption to the vaccine mandate, please complete and follow the instructions in the following form: https://wayne.edu/coronavirus/covid-vaccine-declination-form.pdf.

Essential Functions (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.

Unique Duties

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Testing Requirements
Not Applicable

Test Scheduling

Job Type
Full-Time

Job Category
Professional/Administration & Supervisory/Management

Duration of Posting

Fiscal Year of Job Open Date
2022

Job Open Date
(When job is posted in the system)
03-04-2022

Job Close Date
(or until suitable candidate is found)
Until Suitable Candidate is Found

Is this position reposted?
No

Reposting Reason:
None (New Posting)

Application Information

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

Instructions for submitting your application:

Represented Position Message
This position must be filled pursuant to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement, and as such may be filled by a qualified bargaining unit member, should one apply.

Funding/Salary Information

Salary (Minimum)
(Non-Academic Only)
41809

Salary (Hire Max)
(Non-Academic Only)
50167

Salary (Maximum)
(Non-Academic Only)
62707

Hourly Rate
(Non-Academic Only)

Salary Range
(Academic Only)

Is Position Bump Ineligible?
(Non-Academic, Represented positions only. Select 'No' for Academic. Select N/A if Non-represented.)
**NOTE: If 'Yes' is selected, then this is a Bump Ineligible Position (BIP). The person who bids or hires into this 100% grant funded position has no bumping rights upon grant expiration or in a reduction of force.
No

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