Accountant I- II

Position Details Req ID: req17437 Position Title: Accountant I- II Position Type: Staff Full-Time Position Number: AS7819 OSU Campus: Stillwater Department: Chemical Engineering Location Address: Engineering North, Stillwater, OK 74078 Hiring Supervisor: Dr.
Heather Fahlekamp Hiring Range: (Contingent upon available funding): 38,040.
00 - 60,000.
00, Salary Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-5pm some weekends and holidays Faculty Appt Period: Job Summary: The Accountant position in Chemical Engineering functions as a part of the administrative team.
This position reports directly to the department head and is responsible for the fiscal operations of the entire department.
This position will perform monthly reconciliations for grants, contracts, foundation accounts and academic accounts.
This position will also be responsible for all departmental purchases, filing conflict of interest documentation, maintaining integrity of financial operations, forecasting future expenditure, auditing department finances to detect violations, providing faculty with an understanding of financial policies and procedures, and aiding with interpreting financial information.
This position will work closely with the business operations unit at the college level and will be expected to participate in trainings and meetings with those members.
This position is an integral part of the Chemical Engineering administrative team and will help serve as back-up on other administrative processes when needed.
Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach a resume.
Education & Experience Position Qualifications: Required Qualifications: Bachelor's in Accounting, Business, Finance, or another related field.
Knowledge of generalized accounting principles.
Experience using Excel or other accounting software.
Ability to communicate financial information in relatively simple terms.
Proficiency in performing financial calculations.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's in Accounting, Business, Finance or another related field Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Proficiency in Banner, AIRS, and OKCorral systems In-depth knowledge of generalized accounting principles 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.
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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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