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The Controller's Office manages the overall accounting and treasury services operations of the University in accordance with Federal, State, and University policy and procedure. This includes managing internal controls to mitigate risk; ensuring that the official accounting records of the University are current and accurate; safeguarding the assets of the University to minimize risk of financial loss; and developing and maintaining robust costing systems and reporting tools to provide high-quality financial information that supports schools, colleges, departments and the University's strategic management initiatives.

Position Summary

The Accountant II, Banking and External Reporting position reconciles the University's bank accounts. The responsibilities of this role extend beyond accounting system maintenance to the solution of complex managerial challenges. This role monitors University compliance with State and Local government sales tax procedures, including calculating and remitting payment as required and monitors University compliance with unclaimed property requirements including collection, reconciliation and remittance to all state as required by individual state regulations. Other significant duties include accounting for all agency relationships established between the University and external entities.

Essential Functions

• Recognize complex and unique issues and develop resolution and/or consult with leadership to achieve resolution; consistently serve as a technical resource.
• Independently resolve complex problems for which no clear precedent exists within the current systems or implement new accounting processes/structures.
• Research, analyze and ensure implementation of new and/or changing accounting and reporting systems.
• Provide training and consultation related to new systems and/or reporting methodology and ensure the development of related policies and procedures.
• Recommend actions or alternatives to be taken by management when accounting data discloses unfavorable trends, deviations from budget or financial mismanagement.
• Make risk assessment of systems of internal control and develop/recommend improvements/changes. Independently resolve and/or develop recommendations for complex issues and problems.
• Serve as a resource for others in anticipating and resolving issues and problems.
• Convey concise, comprehensive, and accurate findings on matters of a complex nature in written form.
• Conclusions and recommendations are based on professional knowledge and judgment.

• Convey issues of a complex nature in a clear, concise, and organized manner. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong accounting background, attention to detail, ability to reconcile general ledger accounts, demonstrate critical thinking, and general business and computer skills.

• Demonstrate a proficient level of professional skill and/or knowledge in accounting and keep current with developments and trends.
• Knowledge and ability to use applicable information technology and systems to meet work needs.
• Monitor and collect data to assess accuracy and integrity; analyze data; ensure compliance with applicable standards, rules, regulations and systems of internal control; interpret and evaluate results, prepare documentation; create financial reports and/or presentations.
• Use effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions and/or reaching conclusions; act consistent with available facts, constraints, and anticipated consequences.
• Communicate information to individuals or groups; deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience.
• Clearly and concisely convey information orally or in writing to individuals or groups to ensure that they understand the information and the message.
• Listen and respond appropriately to others.

• Ability to establish effective working relationships that fo ter organizational success. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

• Three to five (3-5) years of related accounting experience Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or MBA

• Five to eight (5-8) years of related accounting experience Working Environment

• Standard office environment. • Unexpected interruptions often occur, and stress level is moderate to high. • Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period. • Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. In accordance with the University's flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.

Application Deadline For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m.