Description:

This position independently performs a full range of duties committed to meeting the needs of the researcher/traveler while assuring that the university complies with state, federal, and university policies and regulations.

Responsibilities include maintaining accounting records for nonresident alien tax compliance, which is complex.

The position employs strong analytical ability in resolving problems and the accuracy of transactions.

The position takes the lead auditor role in the 1099 process and is responsible for international wire transfers.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:

The University Accounting Office is organized as a unit of the Division of Business and Finance with direct reporting responsibilities to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance/Comptroller.

The University Accounting Office has the functional responsibilities for the following operations:- Procurement Card Administration- Capital Improvement Accounting- Travel Office- Tax Compliance and Reporting- Financial Systems Data Coordinator.

The mission of the Accounting Office, is to provide effective and efficient financial reporting and cashmanagement/disbursement operation within the Comptroller’s Office, which supports the instructional and research mission of the University.

Internal job number: 000081

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or Associate’s degree in Accounting; or Associate’s degree in Business or related discipline with 12 credit hours of accounting coursework; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred:

Travel expense audit and/or accounting background.

Experience with 1099 and 1042 reporting processes.

Desire foreign national tax compliance exposure. Proficiency in MS Office software.

Technical writing ability and experience in documenting processes.

Job Closing Date: 05/17/2024