Job Description

Position Information

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 23315
For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Hannah Friedrich at 406-994-3897 or
Classification Title Accounting Assoc Mgr
Working Title Financial Accountant
Brief Position Overview

The University Business Services Accounting Office provides accounting and business services for all components of the University. This position will perform advanced accounting functions in the central accounting office of the University.
Position Number 4M0294
Department Business Office
Division University Business Services - Financial Services
Appointment Type Classified
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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FLSA Exempt
Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary $27.30 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.
Contract Type Classified Salary
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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

The University Business Services (UBS) Accounting Office provides accounting and business services for all components of the University. UBS works to ensure that business transactions are conducted and reported efficiently, effectively, and in accordance with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures. This position will perform advanced accounting functions in the central accounting office of the University, including preparation and review of general ledger journal entries, financial statement schedules, and other reporting subject to audit and/or submission to third parties. This position will be cross-trained with other duties within the UBS Accounting office.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor various university programs and projects in accordance with internal controls, university policies and various regulations on a state, local, and federal level.
• Create general ledger journal entries and financial schedules subject to audit and/or submission to third parties.
• Prepare, summarize, and analyze financial information on an ad-hoc basis.
• Reconcile accounts and prepare specific journal entries, including year-end journal entries.
• Assist, train, and guide other MSU campuses and departments with issues or questions, ensuring University-wide compliance with policies and guidelines.
• Assist other staff in the accounting office which may include initiating and completing inter-unit journals with other State agencies, administering the purchasing card program, monitoring transactions made on MSU\'s four campuses\' accounts receivable billing functions to outside vendors, and responding to questions from other UBS work units.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills * Bachelor\'s degree in accounting or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, accounting practices and financial reporting.
• Successful experience gathering, analyzing and reconciling substantial amounts of financial data with a high degree of detail and accuracy.
• Successful experience using analytical or interpretive processes and use of independent decision making to solve problems and resolve account differences.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Excel to sort, analyze, format and summarize financial information.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills * Demonstrated experience with a complex accounting system.

• Experience developing new processes and/or procedures for continuing compliance with changing regulations and to prevent errors or strengthen internal controls.
• Demonstrated experience with fund accounting.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Perform detailed and complex work with high level of accuracy under minimal supervision.
• Exercise initiative and independent judgment in solving complex problems and in interpreting and applying policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public in a team-oriented environment. Demonstrate Service Excellence through courtesy, reliability, safety and competence of actions.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, both in person, over the phone and via email.
• Have commitment to maintain confidentiality of records and sensitive information.
• Represent the University Business Services office and its programs to others in a professional and courteous manner.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
• After passing an initial probationary period, a flexible work arrangement may be arranged.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University\'s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties? No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search.
Position End Date (if temporary)
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Applications will be:

Screening of applications will begin on June 8, 2023; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions
Diversity Statement

Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran\'s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran\'s preference please complete the veteran\'s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents * Resume

• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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