Accountant, Accounts Payable & Travel
The University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Full-time
Accounting
Posted on December 20, 2018
University of Iowa Accounts Payable and Travel is seeking two professionals with experience in accounting, auditing and taxation. These positions are responsible for reviewing procurement card, travel and other payable transactions to ensure compliance with Board of Regent and University policies as well as ensuring proper reporting. Providing customer service and training to others in our department as well as users on campus. The positions will work in a team environment. Must be proficient in the use of PeopleSoft and E-Pro programs, AP/PO PS Web Application, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), and other conventional office equipment.
Position Specific Duties:
The University of Iowa is one of the nation’s premier public research universities, with 11 colleges offering internationally recognized programs in disciplines ranging from otolaryngology to fiction writing, printmaking to space science, hydraulic engineering to dance. Iowa draws nearly 33,000 students from more than 100 countries and all 50 U.S. states, and employs about 29,500 faculty and staff.
Please attach a resume and cover letter as part of the application process.
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Applicants who fail to submit all the required materials will not be eligible for an interview.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact:
Dani Weber
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.
Education Requirement
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Experience Required
· Six months accounting experience is required.
· Knowledge of GAAP accounting standards and/or IRS policy.
· Must be proficient in computer software applications/demonstrated competence with Microsoft
Excel and Word. A work sample will be given to interviewees either before or at the time of interview to assess Excel skills.
· Good organizational and analytical skills as well as attention to detail is required.
· Strong presentation, communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
Desirable Qualifications
· Knowledge of automated accounting systems is desirable
· Knowledge of University business policies and procedures is desirable
· Familiarity with PeopleSoft Financials and E-Pro Systems is desirable
· Experience analyzing data for fraudulent activity
· Experience with Microsoft Access
Position Specific Duties:
- Reviews and approves expenditures to the appropriate fund and institutional accounts to ensure proper reporting on the University’s financial reports.
- Responds to campus inquiries regarding expenses on their departmental accounts.
- Ensures monthly and year end transactions are processed timely and accurately.
- Involved in the testing and upgrade of departmental software.
- Provides suggestions for functionality improvements to systems.
- Researches and gathers information from various sources, such as departments, vendors, and University websites to assist in making decisions and in responding to departmental daily requests. Applies knowledge and understanding of accounting and all Accounts Payable and Travel Systems in order to understand and communicate findings accurately and timely.
- Review and provide edits/updates to University policies.
- Communicates professionally, concisely, and accurately both verbally and in writing, requiring judgment in the application of policies and procedures in both the assigned and related work areas.
- Audits University transactions for compliance with Regents, University, and Department guidelines for 100% accuracy in a timely manner.
- Interprets Regent and University policies as well as the IRS policies and uses judgment to determine whether a transaction is allowable. Responsible for comparing University policy with the business purpose of the purchase, using their reasonable judgment, to determine if the transaction meets the test of public purpose. Responsible for determining if the documentation is sufficient to justify the transaction.
- Provides system and policy training to faculty, staff, and students on a frequent basis.
- Provides functional supervision to merit staff as well as providing direction to campus on the appropriateness of expenditure.
- Contributes in a positive and respectful manner with team members on daily work and/or with other department and campus staff on special projects. Participate in or lead team, department, or campus meetings.
The University of Iowa is one of the nation’s premier public research universities, with 11 colleges offering internationally recognized programs in disciplines ranging from otolaryngology to fiction writing, printmaking to space science, hydraulic engineering to dance. Iowa draws nearly 33,000 students from more than 100 countries and all 50 U.S. states, and employs about 29,500 faculty and staff.
Please attach a resume and cover letter as part of the application process.
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Applicants who fail to submit all the required materials will not be eligible for an interview.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact:
Dani Weber
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.
Education Requirement
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Experience Required
· Six months accounting experience is required.
· Knowledge of GAAP accounting standards and/or IRS policy.
· Must be proficient in computer software applications/demonstrated competence with Microsoft
Excel and Word. A work sample will be given to interviewees either before or at the time of interview to assess Excel skills.
· Good organizational and analytical skills as well as attention to detail is required.
· Strong presentation, communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
Desirable Qualifications
· Knowledge of automated accounting systems is desirable
· Knowledge of University business policies and procedures is desirable
· Familiarity with PeopleSoft Financials and E-Pro Systems is desirable
· Experience analyzing data for fraudulent activity
· Experience with Microsoft Access