Accountant II

To perform professional accounting work in specific assigned area. Responsibilities include the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, applicable guidelines and accounting knowledge and abilities in the preparation of a variety of regular and special financial reports and statements.

Description of Duties

• Performs specific accounting tasks toward completion.

• Prepares various schedules and statements for the university.

• Performs statistical analysis to determine trends, estimates, and the impacts of accounting changes to accounting policies.

• May review and supervise the work of junior level accountants.

• Prepares narrative reports that summarize and interpret current and projected financial position for management.

• Reviews and develops accounting procedures pertaining to area assigned.

• Prepares and maintains financial records, ledgers, statements, and reports pertaining to a wide array of University business affairs.

• Maintains and reconciles state, federal, and University reports.

• Reviews and approves expenditures, monitors University accounts, reconciles receipts and accounts.

• Assists in the preparation of budgets and budget analysis.

• May refer delinquent accounts to collection agencies.

• Maintains liaison with credit agencies/bureaus.

• Keeps up to date with accounting principles and any other federal, state, UT System or applicable accounting changes.

• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision Received

Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

May supervise assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Management or related field from an accredited University.

Preferred Education

N/A

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Two (2) years' of accounting experience.

Preferred Experience

The above required experience acquired in Higher Education.

Equipment

Personal computer and related spreadsheet and database software. Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required.

Other

Exceptional planning and organizational skills.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category Full-Time Minimum Salary commensurate with experience Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience Position Available Date 06/04/2024 Grant Funded Position No If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date