Accountant

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Facilities Development and Management Business Operations seeks an Accountant to perform a broad scope of professional accounting activities requiring experienced, professional knowledge and application of accounting principles and practices. Performs a wide range of detailed/complex accounting and advisory functions pertaining to assigned fund area, accounts or department and assures day-to-day operations are carried out in accordance with established accounting principles, policies and objectives.

Essential duties include:

• Prepare on-line requisitions.
• Process payments.
• Maintain detailed records.
• Process on-line purchases using departmental purchasing cards.
• Create aging reports to track outstanding purchase orders to outside vendors.
• Reconcile financial accounts.
• Perform detailed cost and financial analysis, forecasts, and projections.
• Prepare various accounting and journal entries to manage departmental budgets.
• Approve transactions within designated limits.
• Monitor compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and university policies.
• Answer policy, budget, and procedure questions from department staff, university staff, and customers.
• Maintain professional accounting body of knowledge by attending professional development training as assigned.
• Perform all of the financial duties mentioned in the ASU financial system, Workday.
• Use ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

DAYS AND SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday; 8:00AM-5:00PM

SALARY RANGE: $54,000 - $56,000

Desired Qualifications include experience in:

• ASU employee experience preferred
• Fund/government accounting
• Preparing detailed reconciliations
• Preparing expense tracking reports
• Utilizing an on-line financial system (i.e., Workday, etc.)
• Utilizing an on-line work order system (i.e., TMA, etc.)
• Extracting and refining large amounts of financial information from a financial management system.
• Procurement of goods and services
• Procurement card purchasing
• Voyager Fuel Card System entry and support.
• Fiscal year-end procedures
• Customer service skills
• Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• Procurement Card policies, procedures, and reconciliation
• Accounting principles, theory and practices including governmental accounting

Evidence of effective communication skills.

Evidence of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

Working Environment:

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse. Required to stand/sit for varying lengths of time and travel moderate distances to perform work. Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals.

ASU Facilities Development and Management (FDM) maintains and services all university-owned property, and develops and constructs innovative and sustainable facilities. FDM's vision is to contribute to and guarantee the success of the university's mission by creating and caring for the ASU campus and environment. We provide quality customer service, effectively steward our resources, and meet the needs of the university through creative and collaborative efforts.

This position is based at the University Services Building, 1551 S. Rural Road, Tempe, AZ, but may require working from other campuses depending on operational needs.

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of all background, including fingerprint checks.

Driving Requirement:

This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver's license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Campus: Tempe

Funding: No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Employment Verification Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.