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Northeastern State University · 7 hours ago

N99401 Accountant II, Office of Business Affairs, Tahlequah

Tahlequah, OK

Internship

Onsite

Intern, Entry Level

$40K/yr - $40K/yr

1+ years exp

Northeastern State University is seeking an Accountant II to provide accounting support for assigned department functions. The role involves maintaining financial controls, preparing budgets, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Responsibilities

Maintains controls and balances on the accounting of university funds to include the reconciliation of state funds and bank accounts

Assists in the preparation and monitoring of assigned operating budgets

Prepares journal entries and support documentation

Prepares annual audit schedules, adjusting entries, and summary reports for audited financial statements

Assists departments with inquiries related to operating budgets

Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors in transactions; ensures adherence to standards, policies and statutes

Prepares a variety of financial reports

Assists in the administration of the procurement card program as assigned

Maintains fixed asset records and performs annual equipment inventory as assigned; analyzes expenditure accounts for proper equipment classification and prepares correcting journal entries and fixed asset adjustment

Performs related duties as assigned

Qualification

Accounting principlesBudget managementFinancial reportingJob related softwareInterpersonal relationsDecision makingOral communicationWritten communication

Required

Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated

Ability to be bonded

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles

Knowledge of university accounting policies and procedures

Knowledge of budget management principles

Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs

Skill in decision making and problem solving

Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public

Skill in oral and written communication