"Lead Accountant SUAUX"

Lead Accountant SUAUX

Company:
University of Oklahoma

Job Location:

Category:
Business and Financial Services

Type:
Full-Time

Job Number:
260153

Organization: Financial Services

Job Location: Oklahoma-Oklahoma City-Health Sciences Center

Schedule:

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Targeted Salary up to $72,500 annually, based on experience

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: Resume, Cover Letter, Academic Transcripts

Job Description

Are you an accounting professional who combines tech-savviness, process efficiency, and adept questioning skills? Look no further! We're seeking a dynamic Lead Accountant to join our Financial Services team at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center!

What's in it for you:

On top of your salary, you will also be entitled to:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): We value work-life balance. Enjoy ample vacation days and holidays to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
• Standardized Work Week: Say goodbye to unpredictable schedules! Our consistent Monday - Friday, 40-hour work week allows you to plan ahead and maintain a healthy work-life harmony.
• Tuition Waivers: Invest in your future! As an OUHSC employee, you'll have access to tuition waivers for professional development and continuing education.
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans: Your well-being matters to us. Benefit from health, dental, and vision coverage, ensuring peace of mind for you and your family.
• Retirement Planning: Secure your financial future. Our retirement plans empower you to build savings and prepare for retirement with confidence.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program: Our program supports your commitment to public service by forgiving eligible loans after a specified period.
• For more information about OU's benefits, click here.

Traits We Value:

• Tech-Savvy: Stay ahead of the curve by leveraging technology to streamline processes and enhance efficiency.
• Curious: Dive deep into financial data, ask the right questions, and uncover insights that drive informed decisions.
• Process Efficiency: Optimize financial workflows, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounting Support: Be the go-to resource for accounting-related inquiries. Provide excellent customer service to accountants and other operations staff.
• Process Enhancement: Continuously improve financial processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency gains.
• Contract & Billing Expertise: Review various contracts, extract critical accounting details, ensure accurate financial reporting, and communicate with internal and external customers.
• For a full job description, click here.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's of Science or Bachelor's of Art Degree and a minimum of 18 hours of Accounting coursework AND
• 48 months experience as a professional accountant.

Working Conditions:

• Physical: Sitting for prolonged periods. Manual dexterity. Use of computer and telephone.
• Environmental: Standard Office Environment.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes

Special Indications: None

Job Posting: Jan 28, 2026