Overview
A department within a leading university is seeking an Accounting/Finance Associate to provide accounting and finance-related support to a department, program, or accounting/finance function. The role supports excellence in patient care and innovation in medical diagnostics, biomedical imaging, and minimally invasive therapies.
Responsibilities
- Review, process, gather, and compile accounting transactions and documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
- Review transactions, support documents, journal postings for accuracy, consistency, authorizations, and compliance.
- Monitor transactions in accounting systems for clearing and outstanding items.
- Compile, maintain, and review data and daily reports for accuracy.
- Generate standardized financial reports.
- Resolve transactional inquiries and escalate broader issues as needed.
- Respond to transactional inquiries from client groups.
- May be responsible for p-card administration, processing travel cards, and expendable reimbursements.
- May establish accounts in financial systems and prepare invoices.
- Participate in new initiatives such as user testing.
- Maintain accounting/finance departmental files, desktop procedures, and process documents.
- Ensure compliance with university policies and federal regulations.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of two years’ work experience.
- Knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
- Ability to operate computerized office applications and accounting systems.
- Ability to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal audiences and client groups.
Physical Requirements
- Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
- Frequently sit, sort, file paperwork or parts, grasp lightly, and use fine manipulation.
- Occasionally write by hand, twist, bend, stoop, and squat.
- Rarely stand, walk, reach, work above shoulders, or use a telephone.
- Reasonable accommodations will be provided for employees with disabilities as required by law.
Working Conditions
- May work extended hours during peak business cycles.
Work Standards
- Demonstrates ability to work well with colleagues, clients, and external organizations.
- Shows commitment to personal responsibility and safety; communicates safety concerns and promotes safe behaviors.
- Expected to comply with all applicable university policies and procedures.