Accountant
University of Iowa

The University of Iowa, FM Business and Financial Services department is seeking an Accountant. This position will monitor project fund expenditures and allocations for University of Iowa capital projects through BuildUI financial database. It will process and review daily transactions for purchase orders, contracts and vendor payments of varying complexity and materiality. The Accountant will assist project managers and construction managers in managing project budgets and provide accurate data to ensure projects stay on budget. Additionally, it will review account statements and reports to verify compliance with source or funding guidelines and respond to financial inquiries from University of Iowa departments regarding project status and project expenditures.

This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

Duties to Include:

• Prepare original and correcting/adjusting accounting entries.
• Reconcile UI capital and non-capital projects on a monthly basis and immediately resolve discrepancies with Design and Construction staff or UI departments.
• Respond to financial inquires and resolve problems from UI departments regarding project expenses and prepare project cost summaries.
• Review capital project related transactions for appropriateness of expenditures, post daily activity into BuildUI, reconcile differences with Design and Construction staff, departments, and sponsors, and maintain records to support project activities.

Location: University Services Building (USB)

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

About the University of Iowa:

Founded in 1847, it is the state's oldest institution of higher education and is located alongside the picturesque Iowa River in Iowa City.

A member of the Association of American Universities since 1909 and the Big Ten Conference since 1899, the University of Iowa is home to one of the most acclaimed academic medical centers in the country, as well as globally recognized leadership in the study and craft of writing. Iowa is known for excellence in both the arts and sciences, offering world-class undergraduate, graduate, and professional academic programs in a wide variety of fields.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional experience (typically 6 months - 1 year) of accounting experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in computer software applications including Microsoft Office.
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Accounting degree.
• Professional experience (typically 2 or more years) of accounting experience.
• Knowledge of University of Iowa business policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of University of Iowa business applications such as PeopleSoft, AP-PO, E-Pro, Pro Travel, E-Deposit and GLDSS.
• Familiarity with capital project accounting.
• Understanding of relational data tables; experience with pivot tables in MS Excel.

Position and Application Details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background investigation. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Brooke McMurl at brooke-mcmurl@uiowa.edu or 319-467-0719.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Accountant
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: Hybrid within Iowa

Compensation

• Pay Level: 3A

Contact Information

• Organization: Finance & Operations (General)
• Contact Name: Brooke McMurl
• Contact Email: brooke-mcmurl@uiowa.edu

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