Accountant

Qualifications
Analysis/Problem Identification
Consistency
Quality Orientation
Attention to Detail
Technical/Professional Knowledge
Integrity
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus
Education: Associate's degree in accounting or related field
Experience: 1 year work-related experience
Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements: None
Responsibilities
Provide financial and human resources support to the departments of Geology and Geophysics
Responsible for the department's accounts payable and receivables, payroll and human resource functions
Provide project/grant accounting support for departments
Serve as a resource for the CEPS personnel regarding UW regulations and policies
Serve as primary backup for the college's department accounting personnel
Responsible for the departments' accounts payable and receivables, payroll and human resources functions
Prepare all accounts payable documents including purchase orders, payment requests, travel vouchers, and IDTs for both academic and research support
Serve as the reconciler on all department P-Cards
Prepare and initiate all Foundation payment requests and transfers
Work in collaboration with Business Manager and Assistant Director, Business Operations concerning funding and support
Initiate contracts or statement of work, and lead negotiations of vendor Terms and Conditions when needed for the purchase of goods and service
Serve as a resource for college staff and faculty in interpreting university and college policies and procedures for financial operations
Maintain accurate financial databases (QuickBooks) and filing systems (electronic and paper)
Serve as the primary backup for all of the college's accounting personnel
Complete special projects as assigned
Responsible for payroll and human resources for the departments, preparing and processing payroll and related forms for all faculty, academic professionals, staff, graduate students and hourly employees
Prepare payroll adjustments/expenditure corrections when necessary to maintain budget accuracy
Serve as the resource for immigration issues
Serves as a staff resource for overtime, compensatory time and VSL balances
Maintain confidential personnel files in a secured file cabinet
Serve as the primary financial and human resources person for research and project/grants for departments
Coordinate the accounting, personnel management, financial reporting to PIs and compliance issues including Export Control
Initiate contracts or statement of work, and lead negotiations of vendor Terms and Conditions when needed for the purchase of goods and service
Assist Business Manager with research, analysis, and compilation of data for required reports, such as annual budget meetings and department annual report
Serve as primary backup for CEPS Business Office personnel
Serve on college and university committees as appropriate