Senior Accountant

The University Shared Services Department is seeking a Senior Accountant to perform a broad range of accounting and financial analysis responsibilities to assure effective and compliant organizational/department/unit operations.  Position will be responsible for the supervision of financial activities in the University Shared Services department.  Position will also be responsible for working with assigned departments to perform financial business activities in an environment of excellent customer service. The position will use accounting skills to perform financial support functions for the departments, provide departments with accurate and timely information to make decisions, and ensure efficient and effective transaction processing. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Duties To Include:

• Review and approve expenditures to the appropriate fund and institutional accounts to ensure proper reporting on the University’s financial reports
• Serve as knowledge expert in responding to USS staff and campus inquiries regarding appropriateness of expenses on departmental accounts.
• Review University transactions, complex and routine, for compliance with Regents, University, and Department guidelines for 100% accuracy in a timely manner.
• Provide system and policy training to faculty, staff, and students on a frequent basis and recommend and assist in developing training solutions.
• Location: 100% Remote within Iowa
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
• Pay: $46,450 to commensurate

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience (typically 3 years) accounting experience
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Advanced skills in Excel)
• Experience (typically 6 months) administrative supervision
• Demonstrated customer service skills

• Demonstrated Presentation Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of GAAP and GASB

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of University polices/procedures
• Knowledge of UI automated accounting systems
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft Financials and E-Pro Systems
• Beyond 3 years’ accounting experience
• Experience analyzing data for fraudulent activity
• Experience with Microsoft Access

Position And Application Details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Brooke McMurl at brooke-mcmurl@uiowa.edu or 319-467-0719.

This position is eligible for remote work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

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