Accounting Specialist - Psychology Department - 24000000CT
Accounting Specialist – Psychology Department Regular, Full-Time, Market Range 05, Non-Exempt
The Psychology Department of the University of Tennessee’s College of Arts and Sciences seeks an Accounting Specialist to assist the Business Manager in financial and human resource operations. This position submits financial and human resources transactions, ensuring compliance with University policies, and providing necessary reports related to financial accounting, budgets, and salaries.
Description
Job Functions: Funds Management: · Assist with monthly account reconciliation, including collecting university billing and invoicing documents and procurement card statements. · Assist with accounts payable, contract, and procurement card purchases that are compliant with fiscal policy. · Communicate monthly resource updates to faculty and monitors financial deadlines for effective use of funds. · Support department personnel with inventory and space assessments. · Provides guidance to faculty, staff, and students regarding fiscal policy. Travel Coordination: · Coordinate faculty and staff travel requests and expenses. · Train department travelers on proper policies and procedures for spending and recording expenses. Human Resources: In Cooperation with the Financial Associate: • Initiates pay funding changes, distribution changes, additional pays, and other necessary HR transactions • Reviews new or renewal H1-B and J-1 requests for employees and visitors, including analyzing departmental payroll data to prepare Actual Wage Calculations for H1-Bs • Processes new hire documentation for regular and temporary employees, including collection of W-4s, visa documents, personal data forms, and new hire transactions Knowledge Skills and Abilities: • Must possess the highest degree of professional integrity • Conceptual knowledge/understanding of basic accounting principles • Knowledge of a complex accounting system such as SAP • Ability to synthesize, summarize, and communicate complex information • Creative problem-solving ability • Ability to work with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students • Effective communication skills (written and verbal) • Knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software • Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work under pressure with time-sensitive deadlines • Ability to work both independently and as a team member Qualifications: Required Qualifications: · High School Diploma AND · Three years of accounting experience in higher education and/or business Preferred Qualifications: · Bachelor’s Degree OR · Five Years of accounting experience in higher education, preferably in an academic department. For full consideration, applicants should submit a resume, cover letter, and complete contact information for three professional references as attachments in the online application portal.
Qualifications
Job
Other Admin Asst/Secr/Clerical
Primary Location
US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization
Psychology
Schedule
Full-time
Campus/Institute Knoxville
Job Posting
Feb 20, 2024, 11:19:59 AM
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