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POSITION SUMMARY: 

Under the direction of the Dean, Grad School Of Nursing or designee, the Staff Accountant I is responsible for performing diversified and complex administrative/accounting duties in support of federal, state and private agency grants and contracts and various other departmental funds.  The Staff Accountant I provides administrative support to the Dean, GSN in the areas of account reconciliations, monthly financial reports and budget preparation. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare yearly budgets for department accounts, including payroll.
• Research and process expenditure documents including personnel actions, travel authorizations, faculty and consulting agreements, preceptor payments, purchase orders and invoices; ensures that all proper signatures are in place, and activity is following University and funding agency guidelines. Monitor expenses for timeliness and appropriateness.  Refer problems to the Administrative Manager.
• Track and maintain records of equipment and capital purchases.
• Prepare and enter payroll, weekly.
• Prepare three-pronged reconciliation between Ungerboeck, CyberSource and PeopleSoft GL for Continuing Ed Program.
• Maintain computerized accounting reconciliations for the accurate management of funds.
• Responsible for the monthly reconciliation to University’s Financial Reporting system.
• Ensure that accounts are not overcommitted or overspent and that budgetary guidelines are followed.pro
• Prepare expenditure projections.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation of funds for departmental reserve and sub-accounts as well as other department accounts. Post earnings.
• Generate monthly reports as directed showing budgets, expenses, reconciled balances in individual accounts and object codes and communicate with the Dean and Leadership monthly.
• Ensure accurate and timely reallocation of all Procard expenses. Involves overseeing and training department support staff acting as re-allocators.
• Act as resource for extramural funding, providing information and assistance in obtaining and completing required forms and necessary approvals.
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience
• 3 years accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, or related experience
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret financial documents such as system reports
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar software
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and writing skills needed to present or communicate effectively with all levels of management