"Financial Accounting Assistant (Hybrid)- Surgery"

Position Summary

Position is responsible for payroll accounting functions in the Department of Surgery (research and non-research) and may assist in preparation of financial and budget reports, forecasts and annual reports This position is part of the Surgery Research Administration team (15 people).

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Completes Payroll Costing Allocations and Payroll Accounting Adjustments in Workday.
• Audits payroll accounting transactions to identify and correct errors.
• Coordinates Effort Certification process.
• Monitors payroll deadlines to ensure that payroll allocations are complete prior to deadlines.
• Completes Budget Adjustments and Journals.
• Assists in collection of data and reporting according to established organizational accounting procedures.
• Utilizes and reports data in organization cost accounting system, involving a variety of spreadsheet and software applications (primarily Excel and Workday).
• Compiles financial, operating and special reports/ studies as directed.
• Prepares/presents analyses of on going and proposed projects/studies, including costing and financial projection models.
• Verifies department accounting record entries, journals and postings.
• Acts as backup for department accounting/purchasing functions as necessary.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
* Normal office environment.
Physical Effort
* Typically sitting at desk or table.
* Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing).
Equipment
* Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:
Financial (1 Year)

Skills:
Not Applicable

Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:
Accounting, Budgeting Methods, Cost Accounting Systems, Financial Modeling, Financial Plan, Financial Practices, Financial Software, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Microsoft Excel, Policies & Procedures, Preparation of Financial Reports, Spreadsheets, Statistical Methods

Grade

G07-H

Salary Range

$19.29 - $29.91 / Hourly
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Scheduled Hours

40