Role: Accountant

Core Duties

• Validate and process invoices, applying various compliance requirements including state and federal tax compliance rules.
• Perform daily oversight of AP transactions from various sources by utilizing financial reports from multiple systems and Oracle ERP.
• Prioritize and resolve issues and recognize exceptions; perform analysis and recommend solutions in a timely manner.
• Perform system testing related to process improvements, system upgrades and enhancements, and production support.
• Contribute to development and maintenance of desktop procedures and process documentation for area of responsibility.
• Prioritize and resolve Payable issues; probe beyond stated situation; identify underlying issues; recognize exceptions; perform preliminary analysis; escalate broader issues.
• Partner with the Financial Support Center and other departments or teams to resolve inquiries and transactions within the defined SLA.
• Train, coach, and participate in educational presentations to campus, as needed.
• Understand and participate in cross training on core functions in work area or unit; serve as a back-up to other functions.

> Note: Not all unique aspects of the job are covered by this job description.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or relevant experience in Finance/Accounting desired, plus two years of applicable experience, or combination of education and relevant work experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite and Excel.
• Demonstrated experience with financial systems, internet, and computer literacy.
• Understanding of and ability to apply accounting skills and concepts.
• Full-cycle accounts payable experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to prepare materials for and clearly and effectively communicate information to internal audiences and client groups.
• Ability to learn project management skills and to participate as part of a project team.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to contribute as part of a project team.