"Accountant 1, Capital Finance, Hybrid"

Job Overview

The Accountant 1 will be responsible for performing accounting and administrative duties relating to the various capital/renovation projects managed by the university.

This is a hybrid position.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and post accounting entries
• Perform project analysis and reconciliation between the project management system and the university’s financial system
• Monthly reporting
• Purchase requisition processing
• Invoice processing
• Change order processing
• Problem resolution with both internal customers and external vendors
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree must be in Accounting or related field.
• Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Fund accounting experience
• SAP financial software experience
• Procore project management software experience
• Intermediate user of Microsoft products

Performance competencies include:

• Attention to detail
• Planning/organization
• Problem solving/judgment
• Teamwork/cooperation
• Honesty/fairness/ethical
• Positive attitude
• Continuous learning/development

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: $48,000

Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at <https://www.uc.edu/careers.html>

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