Accounting Associate (24-Month Fixed-Term, Remote)

Overview

A department within a leading university's Radiology division is seeking an Accounting/Finance Associate to provide accounting and finance-related support. The role supports a department, unit, program, or accounting/finance function focused on 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 administer p-cards, process travel cards, and handle 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 of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
• Ability to operate computerized office applications and accounting systems.
• Effective communication skills to clearly convey 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 require 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.