Financial Systems Accountant

Position Title:
Financial Systems Accountant

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with a variety of stakeholders
Experience with business process mapping and/or evaluation
Experience working with financial information and understanding of GAAP

Job Description:

Summary
Iowa State University is seeking an Accountant III to assist with the collection, analysis, testing, and documentation of data to support business operations and the FDM structure within Workday Finance. The Accountant III will assist in various tasks surrounding the administration of the Workday system including evaluating and recommending best practices for business processes, and provide technical guidance and training to staff.

 
Example of Duties

• Performs research and business analysis. 

• Researches best practices and assists with developing actionable insights and recommendations for business operations including proper posting of accounting entries. 

• Participates in month-end and year-end closing of the periods in the system. 

• Manages the daily worktag creation/inactivation in the system. 

• Assists with reorganizations within the FDM. 

• Advises management and employees on business systems. 

• Works on a variety of complex projects.  ​

Level Guidelines
• Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISU’s mission and department or work unit goals
• Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude
• Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action
• Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
• Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff
• May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team)
• May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist
• Provides guidance to students

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. 

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
PS809

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• This job is eligible for flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment (Iowa only).

Original Posting Date:
February 23, 2024

Posting Close Date:
March 7, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R14084