Accountant I

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The primary purpose of this position is to manage the cost accounting component of the FM procurement process for all FM units.
Duties include applying the correct fund and expense codes to requisitions, reviewing and processing documentation, managing transactions, facilitating and reconciling vendor payments with our financial accounts (both general fund and receipts), and maintaining financial records. The position is also responsible for the preparation of a variety of managerial reports on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis.

Minimum Experience / Education:

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education Skills and Experience:

• Four-year degree in business administration, accounting, or related field and two years of experience in accounting or business;
• Experience in higher education, facilities management, or public sector setting;
• Proven customer service skills;
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision;
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, using the English language; Outstanding and effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with a wide variety of campus partners, external customers, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, Banner Finance, 49er Mart, etc., and willingness to learn new programs. Ability to create complex spreadsheets and accounting records in MS Excel, Google Sheets, etc., to include a report of annual fiscal and expenditure data;
• Ability to effectively work/interact with persons from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to foster and create an atmosphere of teamwork with co-workers, visitors, building occupants, and the entire campus community.
• Selected candidate may operate assigned vehicles on and off campus.
• Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.