ACCOUNTANT
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, United States
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Job Profile Summary
Performs intermediate to complex accounting duties, ensuring the accurate recording and reporting of a unit's financial transactions.
Job Description
Salary Range:
$55,000 per year
Financial Services seeks an Accountant who will: manage plant fund and capital project accounting activities; process project account activities including funding entries, project budgets, and project closeouts; prepare and post journal entries; reconcile accounts; monitor compliance with University policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles; prepare accounting reports and schedules; assist with audit requests; process and approve accounting transactions in the University’s financial system; and communicate effectively.
Responsibilities
Prepares accounting reports and schedules, including detailed cost analysis, project financial tracking, and variance analysis for plant funds and capital projects.
Assists in preparing year‑end entries and reports.
Reviews project financial activity to ensure appropriate capitalization, expense classification, and compliance with accounting standards.
Prepares and reviews financial transactions related to plant funds, capital assets, and construction‑in‑progress activity.
Reconciles balance sheet accounts, including plant funds and the general ledger.
Monitors project budgets and expenditures to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with approved funding sources.
Prepares spreadsheets and reports to support financial analysis, reconciliations, and project tracking.
Assists in audits by preparing audit work papers and responding to audit inquiries related to plant and capital project activity.
Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and university regulations.
Participates in relevant training and professional development.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in preparing detailed financial reports and statements.
Experience in financial variance analysis.
Experience using Adobe and Microsoft Office products.
Experience utilizing accounting software and performing account reconciliations; demonstrated knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
A Bachelor's degree in Accountancy.
Eligibility and Sponsorship
Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU Financial Services will not be a sponsor for this position.
Background Checks
This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.
ASU conducts pre‑employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent on successful passing of the background check.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
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Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Job Profile Summary
Performs intermediate to complex accounting duties, ensuring the accurate recording and reporting of a unit's financial transactions.
Job Description
Salary Range:
$55,000 per year
Financial Services seeks an Accountant who will: manage plant fund and capital project accounting activities; process project account activities including funding entries, project budgets, and project closeouts; prepare and post journal entries; reconcile accounts; monitor compliance with University policies and procedures and generally accepted accounting principles; prepare accounting reports and schedules; assist with audit requests; process and approve accounting transactions in the University’s financial system; and communicate effectively.
Responsibilities
Prepares accounting reports and schedules, including detailed cost analysis, project financial tracking, and variance analysis for plant funds and capital projects.
Assists in preparing year‑end entries and reports.
Reviews project financial activity to ensure appropriate capitalization, expense classification, and compliance with accounting standards.
Prepares and reviews financial transactions related to plant funds, capital assets, and construction‑in‑progress activity.
Reconciles balance sheet accounts, including plant funds and the general ledger.
Monitors project budgets and expenditures to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with approved funding sources.
Prepares spreadsheets and reports to support financial analysis, reconciliations, and project tracking.
Assists in audits by preparing audit work papers and responding to audit inquiries related to plant and capital project activity.
Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and university regulations.
Participates in relevant training and professional development.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in preparing detailed financial reports and statements.
Experience in financial variance analysis.
Experience using Adobe and Microsoft Office products.
Experience utilizing accounting software and performing account reconciliations; demonstrated knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
A Bachelor's degree in Accountancy.
Eligibility and Sponsorship
Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU Financial Services will not be a sponsor for this position.
Background Checks
This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.
ASU conducts pre‑employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent on successful passing of the background check.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
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