Accountant II
Job Description
Department:
Location:
Health Sciences CenterTime Type:
Full timeWorker Type:
RegularJob Req ID:
R103118Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting Finance or related field and three years of general or fund accounting experience. Additional experience may be used on a one-to-one basis to offset the educational requirements. Grade 5 Salary Range Minimum $45,900 Midpoint $57,400 Maximum $68,900Position Description:
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Finance for the Brown Cancer Center (BCC), the primary job duties include assisting BCC departments and/or outside with sponsored program financial related activities to include monthly speedtype reconciliations, expense and charge transfers problem resolution. This role will be largely focused on payroll funding changes which include program and sponsored program funding sources. This position will maintain sponsored program expense encumbrances based on information provided by the department and award documentation, and perform a careful review and analysis of monthly sponsored program speedtype financial statements working with BCC and outside department contacts to ensure adjustments and corrections are processed, as needed. Ad hoc reports will be provided to department in a timely manner, as requested. The position will exercise general accounting control and verification over a number of programs and grants which includes, but is not limited to, conducting monthly reconciliations and/or audits of reconciliations. Troubleshoot and identify any issues within the BA4 and University systems. Investigate and verify charges are appropriate. Guide and assist other BCC Business Office team members.
This position will be responsible for communication with various departments on the status of funding changes as well as relaying any pertinent information to assist in the processing of funding change requests. This position also assists other BCC Business Office team members or serves as backup, when needed. It will assist in training new personnel, as requested, and complete projects, as assigned.
Preferred qualifications:
Financial reconciliation and reporting experience.
Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word) knowledge and experience.
Active listening and strong oral comprehension skills including positive tone, clear diction and good grammar.
Excellent written communication skills.
Quality customer service experience.
Skilled in organizing and prioritizing tasks.
Detail oriented.
Proactive problem solver.
Extensive knowledge and experience in using PeopleSoft Financials, University Reports, Workday and PET process.
Knowledgeable in University financial policies and procedures related to reconciliations, budgets, and cash receipts.
Familiarity with federal guidelines affecting sponsored programs.
Experienced in reconciling using BA.
The Brown Cancer Center encourages candidates to apply who have demonstrated capacity to create inclusive work environments, will work effectively on increasingly diverse teams, and will serve the increasingly diverse students we admit and want to attract.
Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.
Assistance and Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [email protected] or 502.852.6258. Assistance and Accommodations Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258. About the University of Louisville In 2023, the University of Louisville celebrates its quasquibicentennial, the 225th anniversary of the 1798 beginnings of higher education in Louisville. One of the nation’s first city-owned, public universities, UofL today is a vital ecosystem that creates thriving futures for students, our community and society. As one of only 79 universities in the United States to earn recognition by the Carnegie Foundation as both a Research 1 and a Community Engaged university, we impact lives in areas of student success and research and innovation, while our dynamic connection with our local and global communities provides unparalleled opportunities for students and citizens both. The university serves as an engine that powers Metro Louisville and the commonwealth and as a classroom for UofL’s more than 23,000 students, who benefit from partnerships with top employers and a wide range of community service opportunities. To learn more, visit louisville.edu. The University of Louisville is a public university in Louisville, Kentucky. It is a member of the Kentucky state university system.