Accountant at Arizona State University

Arizona State University

Accountant

SBS Treasury/Investments

Campus: Tempe

106079BR

Job Description

Student Business Services seeks an Accountant to provide accounting oversight for Treasury Services Accountant to perform a broad scope of professional accounting functions including preparation of schedules, review monthly financial reports, preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, compilations of specialized financial reports, interpretation of financial data and account analysis. Interacts with University departments in regard to processing of financial transactions to ensure compliance with University policy and procedures.

A successful candidate, not presently employed within Financial Services, will be paid a signing bonus of $750 and a $1,250 bonus after completing six months of employment with the department. 

Salary Range

$55,000 per year

Close Date

22-Novemeber- 2024

Essential Duties

• Prepares reports, statements, and reconciliations utilizing a variety of software. 


• Reconciles accounts and interprets accounting data .


• Performs specialized financial analysis.


• Prepares specialized or highly complex reports, statements or analyses for management. 


• Reviews statements of accounting information and other reports provided by the university financial system.


• Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and university regulations.


• Prepares journal entries and other accounting documents into the University’s financial system.


• Develops queries and reports utilizing the University data warehouse and various financial systems for use by the university community.


• Assists departments with Merchant system integrations.


• Coordinate annual merchant PCI compliance requirements with departments, including training and completion of Self-Assessment Questionnaires (SAQs).


• Assists with testing of university programs to ensure accuracy.


• Works independently under broad direction. 


• May provide work direction to other staff.


• Uses effective communication skills..

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field AND one (1) year of professional accounting experience; OR, Five (5) years professional accounting experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in preparing detailed and complex accounting reports, statements and reconciliations utilizing a variety of software. 


• Experience with on-line accounting systems. 


• Experience in performing complex reconciliations.


• Experience in preparing Excel spreadsheets.


• Experience in using Microsoft office.


• Experience in high volume customer service environment.


• Experience in using Peoplesoft (Oracle) student account system.


• Experience with data warehouse/storage and retrieval systems or other data query software.


• Experience in identifying problems, developing solutions and implement plans.


• Evidence of effective communication skills.


• Experience in a university environment with a general understanding of various financial aid programs.

Working Environment

• Work in an office setting and use office equipment (i.e. computers, printers, copiers, calculators, telephones)


• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts. 


• Sit or stand for extended periods of time.


• Travel moderate distances to perform work.


• Use hands/fingers for repetitive motions on keyboard.


• Communicate orally and in writing to perform essential duties.


• Read-interpret written and oral instructions/directions.


• May require lifting of items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Department Statement

Student Business Services provides accounting functions in the areas of: Student Accounts, Cashiering Services, Collections, Tuition Assessment and Treasury Management.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU PD at 480-965-3456.

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ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU Student Business Services

Department will not be a sponsor for this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.

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