Accountant
Indiana University

Department

UNIVERSITY EVENTS AND CONFEREN (UA-UECO-IUBLA)

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for the integrity of the IU Conferences general ledger and advanced accounting and cash flow activities for Indiana University Conferences, which provides conference services for all university campuses totaling in excess of $10M in revenue, and over 1200 conferences and events annually.
• Works with departmental staff for accounting and comparison of cash flows and expenses and proper billing procedures; prepares departmental financial reports.
• Manages the business aspects of the auxiliary unit by proposing and obtaining university approval for annual rates, conducting ongoing comparisons of rates vs. revenue, and auxiliary accounting reporting.
• Evaluates current financial reporting systems, accounting and collection procedures, operating systems, and budgets and make recommendations for changes to procedures, operating systems, budgets and other financial control functions as necessary.
• Summarizes and forecasts on the state of the IUC financial affairs on a quarterly basis.
• Prepares quotes, budgets, budget justifications for new and ongoing funding applications.
• Performs journal entries consistent with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Prepares balance sheet reconciliation, monitor's accruals, and analyzes information by creating complex reports.
• Responds to and resolves discrepancies and problems.

General Responsibilities

• Applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Performs detailed accounting assignments requiring knowledge of accounting theory and principles.
• Assists in developing and installing accounting systems, procedures, and controls to safeguard the organization's assets.
• Performs a variety of accounting assignments such as the preparing, maintaining, and reconciling complex ledger accounts and related financial, regulatory, and management reports, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, depreciation statements, cash flow, repayment schedules, and regulatory reports and filings.
• Provides specialized analysis for various accounting activities, including gathering, processing, analyzing, and evaluating data for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, reconciliations, and balance sheets.
• Verifies accuracy and makes recommendations for corrections.
• May provide guidance to lower-level accounting employees.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years of relevant experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Preferred

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Indiana license or Indiana license eligible

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Analytical ability and a high level of numerical competence
• Proficiency in IT and demonstrated skill in using Excel to produce financial reports
• Ability to reconcile financial ledgers and process accounts payable/receivable
• Organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to communicate effectively

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Finance

Job Family: Accounting & Tax
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