Lead Accounting Specialist

Job Description

Come join the staff at OU HSC and become a part of Oklahoma's premier research university which leads the state in education and career opportunities. OU HSC is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges. We are currently building world-class institutes for the treatment of diabetes and cancer.

Duties:

• Performs routine to complex administrative/accounting duties
• Serves as lead to other accounting clerks and specialists
• Assumes day-to-day responsibility for organizing and coordinating specialized budget and accounting functions
• Reviews reports to determine funding status of accounts and recommending action to correct problems
• Prepares comparative historical funding and expenditure reports
• Inputs, reviews, and distributes various data to departments
• Determines appropriateness of funding sources and adequacy of funding
• Assists in comprehensive reviews of departmental budgets, maintenance, and updating of budget development file
• Formats and processes various budget documents for distribution and publication
• Assists in budget preparation. Reconciles computer summaries to budget targets
• Responds to complex financial inquiries that require research or interpretation of policies and procedures
• Prepares correspondence regarding budget status.
• Makes deposits and prepares all related documents.
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of standardized orders, receipts, and payments
• Examines requisitions and invoices for correct unit price, discounts, and coding concepts
• Examines supporting documents for necessary signatures and funding source.
• Prepares a variety of routine reports including statements of accounts for departmental administration
• Analyzes and audits data and balances statements.
• Assists supervisor in making sound financial decisions by providing current and accurate financial records upon request and relating pertinent information
• Performs various duties as needed in order to successfully fulfill the function of the position

Job Requirements

Required education: High School diploma or GED, AND:

• 48 months accounting, and bookkeeping experience

Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• General office skills such as multi-line phone, copying, filing, faxing, and mail
• Customer Service skills
• Knowledge of standard accounting principles
• Proficiency with accounting

Departmental Preferences:

• Responsible for inventory procurement, receiving, maintenance, and distribution within a department, clinic, or college
• Prepares inventory expense reports and conducts audits to ensure product matches inventory records
• Prepares and files warranty information and files claims on damaged or defective equipment or goods
• Evaluates all processes and procedures, and if needed, modify the inventory process
• Responsible for any resale processes

Working Conditions:

• Physical: Sitting for prolonged periods. Communicate effectively. Engage in a repetitive motion.
• Environmental: Standard office environment.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.

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