Accounting Specialist - Fiscal Affairs

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Accounting Specialist - Fiscal Affairs at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

POSITION PURPOSE
Perform a variety of complex and advanced bookkeeping work, applying accepted methods and
procedures in the preparation, processing and reporting of detailed financial accounts and records for a
specific accounting functional area. Some specialized technical knowledge of advanced bookkeeping
practices is necessary in performing highly responsible accounting functions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Review and process financial transactions for a variety of detailed grant, restricted and designated
accounts to ensure adherence to University policies and procedures and compliance with agency
regulations. Audit and categorize expenditures. Check and verify mathematical computations, i.e.
payroll, indirect costs and budget deficits.
- Serve as resource regarding interpretation and application of financial accounting documents and
procedures, established University policies and outside agency guidelines and regulations. Maintain
compliance and notify appropriate University personnel regarding procedural problems.
- Review and audit financial documents; understand detailed payroll, purchasing and disbursement
procedures to identify errors in paperwork and mathematical calculations; resolve problems and
contact appropriate University personnel.
- Compile statistical data; prepare various financial reports and summaries for internal and external
use, i.e. government agencies. Prepare final reports in accordance with established guidelines.
- Prepare and review journal entries; process and arrange budget transfers. Prepare and process
accounts for closing. Prepare monthly billings. Compile and calculate payroll information. Prepare
and process refunds to funding agencies.
- Perform general office functions. Operate standard office machines and equipment, e.g. personal
computer, calculator and photocopier.
- Perform related work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school graduate or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Some college
coursework in accounting or business administration preferred.
- Extensive coursework in bookkeeping.
- Extensive experience and familiarity with the Financial Management System (FMS/BAR) at the
University.
- Extensive knowledge of and experience with University policies, procedures and practices.
- Extensive knowledge of payroll, purchasing and disbursement procedures.
- Strong organizational skills; keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work within established deadline and in pressure situations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others.
- Ability to detect errors and discrepancies.
- Strong analytic and problem solving skills.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment.
- Ability to prepare detailed financial reports.
- Typically, incumbents have held positions as Accounting Assistant, Accounting Clerk, Office Clerk
and/or Secretary.

H06 - School of Medicine

H0673 - Med Administrative Services

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Hourly rate:
• Salary minimum: $40,497
• Salary hire maximum: $48,596

This position must be filled pursuant to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement, and as such may be filled by a qualified bargaining unit member, should one apply.

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.