Cameron University
Accounting Specialist, Business Office
Cameron University, Lawton, Oklahoma, United States, 73501
Accounting Specialist, Business Office
The Accounting Specialist is a full-time position reporting to the Controller and assisting the Vice President for Business and Finance. Job duties include but are not limited to: Review invoices for appropriate documentation, input invoices into the Banner financial system, and process payments to vendors for Educational & General (E&G) and federal, state, and local grant accounts; Transmit E&G, grant, and Human Resources claims to the State of Oklahoma; Verify and process invoices and payments for the Cameron University Foundation; Understand and apply proper coding for expenditures; Process internal departmental billing, notarized claim forms, and journal entries for campus departments such as, but not limited to, the Print Shop and Physical Facilities; Analyze and reconcile reports, claims, transactions, and accounts in accordance with state and federal requirements; Prepare and maintain budget to actual and other related information for campus utilities; Process cancellation of Foundation checks or claims for E&G and grant funds; Coordinate with the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) and the Oklahoma State Treasurer (OST) as needed for vendor maintenance, payments, claim cancellations, stop payments, and journal vouchers; Serve as backup for the Accounting Specialist position for Auxiliary accounts; Assist with compiling documentation for internal and external audits as needed; Communicate effectively in a professional and courteous manner with employees, vendors, and the general campus community; Performing other related duties as assigned by the Controller or Vice President for Business and Finance. Minimum qualifications: Graduate of a standard high school or equivalent. Two years or more of relevant work experience. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a business-related field may be substituted for work experience. Must be able to comprehend and interpret policies, procedures, and regulations and communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to perform problem solving and maintain effective working relationships. Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a business-related field. Three years or more of accounts payable or related experience in a school or university system; Knowledge and experience with computer systems and Microsoft Office. Salary: $33,900 Institution: Cameron University (www.cameron.edu) is a state-supported regional institution located in Lawton, Oklahoma, that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Dedicated to excellence, the university provides a wide range of economic, cultural, and educational opportunities for the betterment of all citizens. Master's-level graduate degrees are offered in business, behavioral sciences, and education; baccalaureate programs are offered in more than forty disciplines, and associate degrees are offered in many other studies. The close proximity of Fort Sill contributes to an area rich in cultural diversity and provides the opportunity for frequent cooperative efforts. The combined community of Lawton/Fort Sill has a population of more than 100,000 and is located adjacent to the picturesque Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A copy of the University's Annual Security Report, listing crime statistics and university policies, is available by contacting the Office of Public Safety or by accessing the report online. Applying: Attachments should include a cover letter indicating experience applicable to position, resume, transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this point), names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references. Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability Job #-C1310B
The Accounting Specialist is a full-time position reporting to the Controller and assisting the Vice President for Business and Finance. Job duties include but are not limited to: Review invoices for appropriate documentation, input invoices into the Banner financial system, and process payments to vendors for Educational & General (E&G) and federal, state, and local grant accounts; Transmit E&G, grant, and Human Resources claims to the State of Oklahoma; Verify and process invoices and payments for the Cameron University Foundation; Understand and apply proper coding for expenditures; Process internal departmental billing, notarized claim forms, and journal entries for campus departments such as, but not limited to, the Print Shop and Physical Facilities; Analyze and reconcile reports, claims, transactions, and accounts in accordance with state and federal requirements; Prepare and maintain budget to actual and other related information for campus utilities; Process cancellation of Foundation checks or claims for E&G and grant funds; Coordinate with the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) and the Oklahoma State Treasurer (OST) as needed for vendor maintenance, payments, claim cancellations, stop payments, and journal vouchers; Serve as backup for the Accounting Specialist position for Auxiliary accounts; Assist with compiling documentation for internal and external audits as needed; Communicate effectively in a professional and courteous manner with employees, vendors, and the general campus community; Performing other related duties as assigned by the Controller or Vice President for Business and Finance. Minimum qualifications: Graduate of a standard high school or equivalent. Two years or more of relevant work experience. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a business-related field may be substituted for work experience. Must be able to comprehend and interpret policies, procedures, and regulations and communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to perform problem solving and maintain effective working relationships. Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a business-related field. Three years or more of accounts payable or related experience in a school or university system; Knowledge and experience with computer systems and Microsoft Office. Salary: $33,900 Institution: Cameron University (www.cameron.edu) is a state-supported regional institution located in Lawton, Oklahoma, that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Dedicated to excellence, the university provides a wide range of economic, cultural, and educational opportunities for the betterment of all citizens. Master's-level graduate degrees are offered in business, behavioral sciences, and education; baccalaureate programs are offered in more than forty disciplines, and associate degrees are offered in many other studies. The close proximity of Fort Sill contributes to an area rich in cultural diversity and provides the opportunity for frequent cooperative efforts. The combined community of Lawton/Fort Sill has a population of more than 100,000 and is located adjacent to the picturesque Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. A copy of the University's Annual Security Report, listing crime statistics and university policies, is available by contacting the Office of Public Safety or by accessing the report online. Applying: Attachments should include a cover letter indicating experience applicable to position, resume, transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this point), names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references. Deadline: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability Job #-C1310B