Accounting Specialist/Sr. Accounting Specialist

Position Details Req ID: req17103 Position Title: Accounting Specialist/Sr.
Accounting Specialist Position Type: Staff Full-Time Position Number: BS9593 OSU Campus: Stillwater Department: Div of Agricultural Sci & Nat Rsrcs Location Address: 139 Ag Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078-3033 Hiring Supervisor: Ben Dunagan Hiring Range: (Contingent upon available funding): 14.
50 - 22.
00, Hourly Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm with one hour for lunch Faculty Appt Period: Job Summary: Position Details: The Accounting Specialist position is a member of the Office of Finance and Business Operations, a part of central administration, within OSU Agriculture.
This position will work in the financial group serving multiple departments across OSU Agriculture.
Primary responsibilities will focus on accurate accounting and monitoring of expenditures to ensure adherence to OSU, OSU Agriculture, and funding agency policies.
This will include, but is not limited to, close monitoring of budgets, timelines, and expense sub-codes.
The position will require frequent and clear communication with staff, faculty, and other finance staff within the Office of Finance and Business Operations.
About Us: Dedicated to improving quality of life for the people of Oklahoma through science-based information and education.
The Division is comprised of the Ferguson College of Agriculture and two state agencies: the Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station and the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service.
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Education & Experience Position Qualifications: Required: High School/GED with 2 years of experience in accounting/bookkeeping/finance/grants.
Post secondary education may be substituted for experience.
Self-motivation with the ability to work independently and a willingness to work collaboratively.
The ability to identify problems, gather information sufficient to formulate solutions, and apply technical knowledge in solving problems is essential to success.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to compose written communications free from spelling or grammatical errors.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and dedication to follow action items through to completion.
Ability and dedication to protecting confidential information and promoting a positive working environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Preferred: Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Economics with 2 Years of Accounting/Finance Experience Experience using Excel pivot tables for financial data Working knowledge with OSU financial system (Banner) and Quickbooks.
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To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates.
Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
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Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
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