Accountant

PLEASE NOTE, IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST APPLY THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY WEBPAGE LOCATED AT:

http://careers.uoregon.edu/cw/en-us/job/519761/accountant

Job no: 519761

Work type: Classified Staff

Location: Eugene, OR

Categories: Accounting/Finance

Department: Information Services

Classification: Accountant 1

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing

Salary: $19.04 – $29.06 per hour

FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins Position closes April 8, 2017

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the applicant’s application with education and work history along with any other request documentation ( i.e supplemental questions, transcripts, etc.) Your application must clearly show how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses. All courses must be from accredited colleges, universities, or private vocational schools. Please attach your transcript to your online application.You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process. Any applications missing the above documents/information may be considered incomplete.

Department Summary

Information Services (IS) is the central information technology unit at the University of Oregon and provides wide ranging services to campus. Information Services consists of four major functional areas: Customer Experience, which serves as the key contact point for interactions with campus clients and customers; Applications & Middleware, which manages and supports applications, integration services, identity management and data management; Information Security, which helps protect virtual or physical information; and Technology Infrastructure, which provides administration and support for the software, hardware, and services needed to support the campus IT environment. Information Services also includes the Network Technology Center Network for Education and Research in Oregon. IS works closely with the Advanced Network Technology Center providing business support.Established in 1876, the University of Oregon offers a breadth and depth of curricula with more than 270 academic programs and provides the opportunity to work at a respected research university with a strong holistic, liberal arts foundation. The UO also has a history of political and social involvement that embraces diverse beliefs, cultures, and values, and it is committed to environmental responsibility.Eugene is the home of the University of Oregon. Located in the lush Willamette Valley, Eugene is well-known for outdoor pursuits like running, cycling, rafting, and fishing, as well as arts, music, crafts, brewing, wine-making, and community-supported agriculture. With branches in Portland and on the Oregon coast, the UO is deeply connected to Oregon’s natural and cultural treasures.Information Services has the responsibility for supporting technology services for faculty, students and staff at the University of Oregon. Information Services consists of five units: Applications and Middleware, Technology Infrastructure, Customer Experience, Information Security and the CIO’s office. It also operates a regional educational network (NERO) and the grant-funded Advanced Network Technology Center (ANTC).Business Services is the group within Information Services that manages fiscal operations of the division. At present, Business Services’ annual budget is $21M with funding from various sources including general funds, service center funds, grants, and gifts.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Business Manager, the Accountant employs generally accepted accounting principles in performing accounts payable and monthly reconciliation, preparing purchase orders, paying invoices, processing contracts, performing payroll adjustments and journal vouchers, managing accounts receivable and service center billing, and managing the departmental purchasing card. This position classifies and interprets revenue, expenditure and other business data. This position works with interrelated accounts in an accounting system, allocating changes to funds and accounts, reconciling accounts, analyzing accounting transactions, preparing reports and maintaining account controls. This position provides information for budgetary purposes and prepares financial statements.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with CPA or PA certificate OR * Bachelor’s degree with 30 quarter (20 semester) hours of college-level accounting OR * 30 quarter (20 semester) hours of accounting courses from an accredited college or university and three years of accounting experience which must include at least 3 of the following: 1) Preparing transactions to be recorded in records of original entry2) Preparing journal entries, posting from journals to general ledger, or preparing original general ledger entries3) Summarizing data from a ledger to a trial balance4) Closing accounts at the end of an accounting period5) Applying PC spreadsheet, database, and word processing software6) Processing data using a computer.

Professional Competencies

• Demonstrated strong computer skills, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Excel * Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds * Demonstrated problem solving skills * Ability to adapt within a rapidly changing technical environment * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to audiences with a wide range of technical skills * Ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented, collaborative environment * Excellent organizational skills * Ability to set priorities, take initiative, be proactive and follow-up, manage diverse responsibilities and multiple tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting experience within a higher education institution. * 3 years’ experience with accounting principles and methods, including the ability to analyze, report and interpret complex financial information * Knowledge of accounting software and database systems * Knowledge of Banner, including FIS and HRIS * Knowledge of public purchasing laws and processes * Knowledge of general IT purchasing concepts * Experience with ITIL or ITSM * A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

FLSA Exempt: No

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visithttp://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status.

UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.

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Advertised: 08 Mar 2017 Pacific Standard Time

Applications close: 08 Apr 2017 Pacific Daylight Time

PLEASE NOTE, IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST APPLY THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY WEBPAGE LOCATED AT:

http://careers.uoregon.edu/cw/en-us/job/519761/accountant

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $19.04 to $29.06 /hour