242782 - University of Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma Libraries is seeking a Senior Accountant. The Senior Accountant is responsible for all library financial transactions and reporting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, financial reconciliations, report preparation, analysis and forecasting. The Senior Accountant holds a lead role among the financial team in the library and provides back-up support to the Director of Finance & Human Resources.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Reconciles multiple statements of account to departmental balances using complex formats and reviews.
• Reconciles PeopleSoft and OU Foundation financial statements to QuickBooks accounting records for accuracy.
• Identifies discrepancies and corrects them, explains them, or provides suggestions for corrective action, as appropriate.
• Prepares moderate to complex financial statements and reports including financial analysis and forecasts for library and foundation accounts.
• Monitors departmental account budgets and spending activity.
• Authorizes cost and budget transfers.
• Maintains department's financial records, budget information, and other forms of data.
• Performs financial analysis for report preparation, to improve departmental accounting procedures, and at the request of department head.
• Ensures the quality of data. Researches inconsistencies and conducts follow-up investigations or consults with appropriate personnel.
• Provides backup for payroll and personnel approvals.
• Acts as the team lead for the financial unit staff.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants must attach the following documents in pdf format:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of 3 Professional References

Hire will be contingent on submission of academic transcripts.