Accountant II

Under general supervision, the position performs a range of detailed, moderately complex professional accounting functions. Work assignments at this level typically include: examination, analysis, maintenance, consolidation and reconciliation of financial records; creation and interpretation of financial statements and reports; participation in the development of budgets; may be assigned responsibility to provide training, supervision and/or assistance to other employees.

Duties may include:

• Analyze accounting records for accuracy and completeness

• Research and resolve accounting problems and/or discrepancies

• Research and apply new accounting standards

• Research and apply relevant local, state, and federal regulations; prepare, review or approve required returns and reports

• Generate standard and custom financial statements and other reports

• Oversee proper classification and coding of income and expenditures

• Analyze and forecast revenue and expenditure trends

• Assist in calculation of various departmental and University rates

• Analyze expenditures charged for appropriateness and compliance with University policy and procedures

• Interact with internal and external auditors and participate in auditing projects

• Recommend improvements in workflows, procedures and processes

• Conduct financial analysis of projects and prepare special reports

• Oversee and monitor accounting processes, schedules and databases

• Perform complex reconciliation functions

• Other duties as assigned