Job description

The Office of Controller is seeking an experienced accountant. The accountant can meet tight deadlines and perform a multitude of accounting activities including but not limited to general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities. This position also serves as a primary contact for high engagement campus areas. The accountant is responsible for ensuring that all day-to-day financial activities are conducted in accordance with OU policies and procedures by ensuring fiscal controls are maintained effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs routine professional accounting duties requiring limited assistance
• Manage all cash receipts and related banking transactions
• Assists with annual audit preparation and assists auditors with necessary information
• Prepares audit schedules in support of both internal and external audits
• Manages financial duties with the Universitys Advancement and Facilities departments
• Oversees annual 1099 and 1098-T process for Vendors and Students
• Assists in reviewing and maintaining general ledger statements and accounts
• Implement internal control procedures while streamlining processes, reducing inefficiencies, and integrating best practices
• Assists with monthly, quarterly, and annual end processes and reconciliations
• Conducts and creates financial data analysis and metrics
• Develops and recommends value add initiatives or opportunities
• Provides suggestions for value-add initiatives and opportunities
• Maintains fixed asset inventories including acquisitions and disposals of assets
• Communicates and enforces accounting and financial policies, practices and procedures within the Office of Controller and other University areas
• Ability to meet deadlines while providing a strong degree of accuracy
• Assist the Controller with special projects as needed

Qualifications
Bachelors degree, 3+ years experience in accounting, finance, or related field. Plus, Not-Profit or Higher Ed experience preferred. Strong understanding of GAAP Accounting and advanced knowledge of MS Excel required. Knowledge of SAGE accounting system preferred.
Competencies/Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions.
• Strong communication, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Must communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Understanding of GAAP accounting
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel required

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Proficient with all Microsoft Office Applications, Experience with Student Information Systems is preferred (Ellucian Colleague). Public Accounting Audit, Non-Profit Accounting, and Internal Audit experience are a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

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