University of Iowa Research · 1 day ago
Senior Accountant – Finance & Business Operations, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expThe University of Iowa Research is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Finance & Business Operations team in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This pivotal role involves providing comprehensive accounting support to multiple departments, ensuring financial accuracy and contributing to strategic financial planning.
Research
No H1B
Responsibilities
Prepare financial information for CLAS and departmental budgets using the general ledger and a variety of university financial systems
Prepare accounting reports for central campus units
Process and review transactions from various financial systems
Maintain and reconcile existing charts of accounts for assigned departments
Complete complex and non-routine reconciliations
Contribute to month- and year-end accounting and reporting
Develop financial reports tailored to specific user needs, utilizing data from various databases
Interpret reports and relay information to aid data-driven decision-making processes
Perform complex, routine, and ad-hoc variance analyses
Use expert knowledge of financial systems and specialized analysis tools
Analyze financial data to discover trends and identify spending behaviors
Utilize working knowledge of GAAP accounting standards
Make recommendations on the implementation of new operational oversight policies and procedures related to compliance with policies, regulations, laws
Review, approve, and initiate complex and/or specialized transactions and correct journal entries
Open and close accounts and maintain department chart of accounts
Provide functional coaching and individual training to faculty and staff on financial systems, policies, and procedures
Serve as liaison for financial information between CLAS and assigned departments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or other business-related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
1-3 years of accounting, auditing, cost accounting, budget and/or financial analysis experience
Excellent written and verbal skills, as demonstrated at a working proficiency level
Proficient in computer software applications of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Strong customer service orientation
Preferred
Working experience in performing account reconciliations
Working knowledge of automated accounting systems
Working knowledge of university policies, procedures and regulations
Working knowledge of database management
Benefits
Exceptional health coverage
University-paid life insurance
Robust retirement plans
Generous leave policies
24/7 support services
Well-being resources
Access to UI Health Care specialists
Advanced training
Leadership development
Tuition assistance
Company
University of Iowa Research
The Office of the Vice President for Research is committed to forging new frontiers of discovery by providing resources and support to researchers and innovators at the University of Iowa, to promote a culture of creativity that enriches the campus, the state, and the world.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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