• Job Description

  Req#: req20586

  Accountant I
  Posting Number	req20586
  Department	School of Plant Sciences-Res
  Department Website Link
  Location	Main Campus
  Address	Tucson, AZ USA
  Position Highlights	This is a full-time position, 1.0 FTE, working as a member of the Environmental Science/Plant Sciences Business Services team with the main focus on Plant Sciences. The position possesses skills focused on contributing to the growth and development of the office and provide support with financial tasks including effective management of day-to-day transactions, financial/data analysis and financial compliance. Professional demeanor, customer service, and teamwork are required for this position. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here .
  Duties & Responsibilities	Description: Monitors and reconciles various transactions, such as PCard, travel reimbursements, disbursement vouchers and purchase orders. Initiate transactions in UAccess Financials such as General Error Corrections (GEC), Distribution of Income and Expense (DI), Salary Expense transfers (SET), Transfer of Funds (TF) to move expenses to appropriate account or object code or fund accounts. Works with faculty, PIs, and other team staff to ensure fiscal and operational compliance with all relevant projects. Checks and analyzes financial information and prepares complex financial reports and accounting statements so that users have accurate and timely information for making financial decisions. Performs monthly reconciliation and management of accounts consisting of designated, grant/contract, gift, foundation, state, and other funding sources, ensuring compliance with external sponsors, University of Arizona (UA), University of Arizona Foundation (UAF), and governmental policies and regulations. Acts as a point of contact and consultant in the documentation of financials within a specific field of accounting (internal audit, budgets, general accounting, joint ventures accounting, joint ventures audit, marketing, taxation, or a combination of the aforementioned). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): Ability to communicate effectively with different groups/individuals.
  Minimum Qualifications	Up to 1 year of relevant work experience may be required. Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
  Preferred Qualifications	Two (2) or more years experience working with accounting principles.
  FLSA	Exempt
  Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
  Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
  Job FTE	1.0
  Work Calendar	Fiscal
  Job Category	Finance
  Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
  Rate of Pay	$47,356 - $59,195
  Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
  Grade	6
  Compensation Guidance	The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
  Grade Range Minimum	$47356
  Grade Range Midpoint	$59195
  Grade Range Maximum	$71034
  Career Stream and Level	PC1
  Job Family	Accounting
  Job Function	Finance
  Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
  Number of Vacancies	1
  Target Hire Date	9/30/2024
  Expected End Date
  Contact Information for Candidates	Jennifer (Jen) Rascon Business Manager jrascon1@arizona.edu
  Open Date	9/18/2024
  Open Until Filled	Yes
  Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
  Special Instructions to Applicant
  Diversity Statement	At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
  Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report	In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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