Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The University of Iowa's Shared Services Department supports finance and accounting activities across university departments. The Accountant will process financial transactions, travel reimbursements, procurement activities, and reconciliations while providing accurate financial information and customer service to assigned departments.
Responsibilities
- Process orders and expenses through financial systems and determine appropriate account and funding for payment
- Create travel reimbursements; review all travel requests to ensure that expenditures and reimbursements are in accordance with pertinent laws and regulations; process payments and reimbursements as appropriate
- Initiate eVouchers, eDeposits, reconcile procurement card vouchers and create travel expense vouchers
- Determine and follow university travel, accounts payable, purchasing, cash handling and bid procedures, contracts, and federal regulations to ensure appropriate purchases are made. Create catalog and inventory orders using university procurement tools
Skills
- A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required
- Experience (typically 6 months) related accounting experience
- Must be proficientin computer software applications/demonstrated competence with Microsoft Excel and Word
- Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, including experience providing excellent customer service
- Good organizational and analytical /statistical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of automated accounting or financial systems
- Familiarity with PeopleSoft Financials
- Familiarity with ePro, ProTrav, and APPO systems
- Knowledge of University policies and procedures
Benefits
- 100% remote within Iowa
- Exceptional health coverage
- University-paid life insurance
- Robust retirement plans
- Generous leave policies
- 24/7 support services
- Well-being resources
- Access to UI Health Care specialists
- Advanced training
- Leadership development
- Tuition assistance
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