Overview
The organization is seeking a qualified Accountant to perform and coordinate day-to-day accounting and finance activities in University Shared Services. This role supports assigned departments by performing financial business activities while maintaining excellent customer service. The position uses accounting skills to provide financial support, deliver accurate and timely information to support departmental decision-making, and ensure efficient transaction processing.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Responsibilities
- Process orders and expenses through financial systems and determine appropriate account and funding for payment.
- Create travel reimbursements; review all travel requests to ensure expenditures and reimbursements comply with applicable laws and regulations; process payments and reimbursements as appropriate.
- Initiate eVouchers and eDeposits; reconcile procurement card vouchers and create travel expense vouchers.
- Determine and follow university travel, accounts payable, purchasing, cash handling and bid procedures, contracts, and federal regulations to ensure appropriate purchases.
- Create catalog and inventory orders using university procurement tools.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience (typically 6 months) related to accounting.
- Proficiency with computer software applications, including demonstrated competence with Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including experience providing excellent customer service.
- Good organizational and analytical/statistical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of automated accounting or financial systems.
- Familiarity with PeopleSoft Financials.
- Familiarity with ePro, ProTrav, and APPO systems.
- Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Level: 3A
- Starting salary minimum: $43,240.00
- Starting salary maximum: Commensurate
Benefits include:
- Exceptional health coverage
- University-paid life insurance
- Robust retirement plans
- Generous leave policies
- 24/7 support services and well-being resources
- Access to UI Health Care specialists
- Advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance
Location & Schedule
- Location: 100% Remote within Iowa
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm
- Appointment type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work modality: Remote within Iowa
Additional Information
- Applicants must upload Resume and Cover Letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to be considered for an interview.
- Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
- Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background investigation.
- Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
- State agency employers in Iowa are required to use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. University employees, including those who work remotely or out-of-state, are subject to E-Verify.
- This position is eligible for remote work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon start of employment. Work arrangements are reviewed annually and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and the employee travel policy when working at a remote location.