The accountant manages and provides oversight of fiscal matters for the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS); confers with and advises CAS members of leadership, department heads, faculty, and staff on matters pertaining to fiscal management.
This position may also recruit, train, evaluate, coach, and supervise the accounting staff assigned to academic departments, and three accounting specialists.
The accountant position reports the college's Director of Fiscal Operations.
Additionally, the accountant:
Interprets unit, college, and university policies to unit heads, faculty, and financial staff.
Keeps the Director of Fiscal Operations apprised of relevant fiscal matters associated with assigned areas.
Supports the Director of Fiscal Operations in the development of budgets for the new fiscal year and input budgets into the Banner system.
Attends University meetings and training sessions related to financial operations and act as a liaison for the college, bringing back information and sharing with/training other college units.
Works with the Director of Fiscal Operations, Coordinator of Business Operations, and the HR Consultant on special projects.
Provides training sessions on select topics for college administrators, faculty, and staff.
Assists other Business office staff with input, reconciliation, and oversight of college funds on an as-needed basis.
Serves as the Director of Fiscal Operations’ proxy and delegate in the event of the director’s absence.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of 3 professional references by November 27, 2023.
However, applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.
Education & Experience
Position Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Two years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or other related disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications:
Five years of related experience and experience supervising and an MBA or Master's in Accounting or Finance.
Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students.
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.
The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification.
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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