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Wayne State University · 1 day ago

Accountant I, Sponsored Programs Administration

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$45K/yr - $55K/yr

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan. They are seeking an experienced Accountant I for their Sponsored Programs Administration to maintain accurate accounting records, ensure compliance with policies, and assist in budget preparation.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Record, review and correct financial information and documents to maintain accurate accounting records and to verify accuracy and compliance with University policies and procedures

Maintain general and designated fund account records via computerized system

Monitor expenditures to assure accounts are accurate and do not show a deficit

Post journal entries to accounts so that problem areas can be identified and addressed

Assist administrative staff throughout the University maintain accurate accounting records according to established policies and procedures

Prepare adjusting entries and year-end closing activities for review

Project year-end revenues and expenditures by boardline based on information provided by upper management

Close out terminated accounts

Prepare periodic reports on account activities and status

Upon request, generate special reports used to project account revenues, expenditures and activities

Determine proper format and report presentation based on information to be provided and report purpose

Assist in preparation and maintenance of grant and general fund budgets

Forecast revenues and expenditures, adjust proposals and account distribution accordingly

Ensure compliance with University and agency policies and procedures regarding distribution and transfer of funds

Maintain contact with granting agencies to ensure proper use of funding

Participate in computer system testing and development

Provide information on system requirements, create and run test data, note errors to be corrected; recommend changes as appropriate

Understand and evaluate interaction between new system enhancements and current computing capabilities

Perform related work as assigned

Qualification

Accounting principlesFinancial reportingComputerized accounting systemsAnalytical skillsGrant managementBudget preparationEffective communicationProblem-solving

Required

Graduation from an accredited college of university with a degree in accounting or related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Some knowledge of applied principles of accounting as used in public sector or governmental systems

Analytical skills including report generation ability

Ability to communicate effectively with others

Some Experience Performing Accounting Functions On Computerized Systems

Preferred

Some knowledge of FMS, FRS, GBS and PPS preferred

Typically, incumbents have held internship or co-op positions for an accounting firm, or held University accounting support positions, e.g. Accounting Specialist, Sr. Accounting Assistant, etc