USS Accountant

The University of Iowa Shared Services Department is seeking a qualified Accountant to perform and coordinate day-to-day accounting and finance activities in University Shared position will also be responsib le for working with assigned de partments 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 transaction processing. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship foremployment authorization.

Duties to Include :

• Process orders and expenses through financial systems and determine appropriate account and funding for payment.
• Create travel reimbursements; review all travel requests to ensure that expenditures and reimbursements are in accordance with pertinent laws and regulations; process payments and reimbursements as appropriate.
• Initiate eVouchers eDeposits reconcile procurement card vouchers and create travel expense vouchers.
• Determine and follow university travel accounts payable purchasing cash handling and bid procedures contracts and federal regulations to ensure appropriate purchases are made. Create catalog and inventory orders using university procurement tools.

Location : 100% Remote within Iowa

Schedule : Monday through Friday 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm

Pay : $42392 to commensurate

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

Required Qualifications :

A Bachelors Degree in Accounting or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required

Experience (typically 6 months) related accounting experience

Must be proficient in computer software applications / demonstrated competence with Microsoft Excel and Word

Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills including experience providing excellent customer service

Good organizational and analytical / statistical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired Qualifications :

Knowledge of automated accounting or financial systems

Familiarity with PeopleSoft Financials

Familiarity with ePro ProTrav and APPO systems

Knowledge of University policies and procedures

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 7 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 or .

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 remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location .

Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community where your work directly impacts education research and student success.

Enjoy exceptional health coverage university-paid life insurance robust retirement plans and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24 / 7 support services well-being resources and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training leadership development and tuition assistance.

Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium Big Ten athletics top-ranked public schools and outdoor recreation.

Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.

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Key Skills

Internal Audit,Accounting Tally,General Ledger Accounting,External Audit,Microsoft Excel,PMP,Financial Accounting,Financial Analysis,Payroll,Financial Recouncilation,Financial statement,Accounting and Finance,ACCA,CPA,Financial Reporting

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1