Accountant, Sr

Position Number

990455

Home Organization

KSU Foundation – Kent Campus: 100852

Campus

Kent Campus

Contract Length

12 month

Pay Grade

06-BF

Salary

48,246-66,553

Position Category

Unclassified

Job Open Date

05/24/2017

Job Close Date

06/07/2017

Open Until Filled

No

Work Schedule

Basic Function

Coordinate, oversee, lead and perform complex accounting activities, projects and/or functions.

Additional Basic Functions – if applicable

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate a major accounting function (e.g., Accounts Payable, accounting production schedule, etc.).

Coordinate work flow and schedule to ensure deadlines are met, priorities are recognized, and policies/procedures are followed.

May oversee the work of Accountants and other classified, student, or temporary employees engaged in accounting activities.

Train and instruct employees on proper work procedures and policies; assign and monitor accounting activities.

May participate in the interviewing and selection of job applicants and the performance evaluation of assigned employees; may recommend personnel actions (e.g., hiring, termination, promotion, discipline, layoff/recall).

Maintain and test accounting systems; recommend changes; participate in design and development of accounting systems, policies, and procedures.

Work with independent auditors (e.g., provide information, explain supporting material, accounting systems and procedures, prepare and compile necessary data).

Prepare complex reports and financial statements; prepare budget projections.

Reconcile and balance general ledger, subsidiary accounts, financial statements, etc.; prepare journal entries; make adjustments to general ledger and subsidiary accounts as necessary.

Respond to inquiries from University departments and staff; researches problems and makes recommendations.

Perform related duties as required.

Additional Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities – if applicable

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or relevant field.

Five years accounting experience.

Certified Public Accountant ( CPA ) and advanced degree preferred.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP ) and budgeting practices.

Well developed ability and skill in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.

Ability to analyze financial data.

Advanced ability and knowledge of automated financial systems and personal computer applications: word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet and email.

Ability to provide leadership and direction

Additional Minimum Qualifications – if applicable

Disclaimer

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Typically requires sitting and occasionally requires walking, standing, bending, keying, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.

Additional Information

Must pass a security check.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr.

Kent State University will become a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use will not be permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free .