Accountant

When you join the Finance & Budget Division, you become part of a smart, driven team that thrives on solving complex challenges. We align our business practices with the university's priorities and cultivate talented teams who find purpose in creating simpler, more effective systems that drive institutional success. Our focus is clear: developing our people, transforming our work, and elevating our role.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Prepare, interpret, review, and approve Endowment transactions within University enterprise systems.
• Apply University policies pertaining to endowment associated accounts.
• Advise department personnel on University financial policies and procedures relating to endowment accounts.
• Participate in complex weekly and monthly reconciliations of the endowment accounts.
• Participate in year-end closing of the financial statements including data gathering, journal entry creation, and report creation.
• Assist in preparation of variances for sections of the financial statements associated with Treasury.
• Assist with preparation of endowment sections of surveys to external parties including state agencies, federal agencies, and rating agencies.
• Assist with special projects and requests from the executive team.
• Assist with testing and maintaining internal controls; makes recommendations to management.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the Treasury team as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with others.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and with a team.
• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• 1 year of relevant work experience is required.

• Business/Accounting-related degree.
• Prior professional experience in accounting or financial operations.