Accountant I

Job Duties

• Track, compare, analyze, and report all financial data and recommend actions to the Assistant Director.
• Compile financial data in easy to read format and provide basic analysis to the research administrator on a regular basis.
• Investigate and reconcile any issue related to the monthly financial reports.
• Prepare and monitor research grant and startup research packages on a regular basis and reconcile them on a monthly basis.
• Assist with preparing and presenting annual financial budget and forecast for the department
• Use governmental accounting principles and GAAP accounting principles to assist in preparation of clinical, research and education budgets.
• Oversee purchasing operations for the department.
• Acts as a liaison for major unit-wide operations such as finance, purchasing and budgeting.
• Prepare, submit and manage reimbursement process for employees, outside vendors and others.
• Develop standard operating processes (SOP) for all the tasks assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or other related field.
• Superior knowledge of MS Excel is required. Working knowledge of MS Access and MS Word is preferred.
• Understanding of University purchasing policies is a plus but not required.
• 1-2 years of experience in similar position is a plus but not required.

Measure of Success:

First 8 weeks in the job, candidate is expected to develop a complete understanding of

• A) University Purchasing and Procurement process as relates to the work of the department
• B) Mastering analysis of Clinical billing and other relevant financial data
• C) Independently preparing monthly fiscal analysis and reconciliation statements
• D) Independently processing reimbursements
• E) Demonstrating clear understanding of proper naming conventions to save and retain records.
• F) Independently documenting standard operating processes and departmental policies for all job related duties and tasks
• G) Demonstration of successfully navigating in the team environment
• H) Successful demonstration of critical thinking skills, attitude to learn and adapt to the environment and exceptional time management skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

• Bachelor’s

Required experience:

• Accounting: 2 years

Job Type: Full-time

Required education:

• Bachelor’s

Required experience:

• Accounting: 2 years