Accounting Specialist - Fargo, United States - North Dakota State University

North Dakota State University Fargo, United States

3 weeks ago

Full time

Description

Position Information

The NDSU Accounting Service Center (ASC) was created in July 2023 as part of a reorganization of financial activities across campus and is committed to providing exceptional customer service to supported departments and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures. The Accounting Specialist provides financial service support to multiple departments in the areas of purchasing, accounts payable, reimbursements, and purchasing card administration.

Specific Duties Include :

Assist individuals with travel and expense reimbursements

Enter accounts payable information into PeopleSoft

Act as a purchasing agent on behalf of NDSU departments

Purchasing card administration for department cardholders

Assist with vendor set-up and a variety of other financial activities

Ensure transaction compliance with policy and financial regulations

Ensure required supporting documentation is provided

Contribute to process improvements and standardization activities

Build collaborative relationships with ASC staff and NDSU community

Participate in NDSU-sponsored training to develop knowledge and skill-set related to job duties

Other duties as assigned
Job requirements :

Accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to think critically and solve problems

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Exceptional customer service skills

Team player with a strong work ethic and an upbeat attitude

Ability to adapt to change

Computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel (ability to use spreadsheets, word processors, databases, etc.)
Work Schedule:

Monday thru Friday 8 am to 5 pm (regular school term) and 7:30 am to 4 pm (summer and breaks)

Advertised Salary:

$43,000 +/year

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree in related field OR

3+ years of direct experience that provides the knowledge, skill, and ability to successfully perform the job duties.
Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

Major Field of Study or Degree Emphasis: Business, Accounting or related field. Actual work experience in a business field can be used in lieu of this degree requirement.

3+ years of directly related experience in purchasing, travel and expense, and accounts payable

Experience working in a higher education setting

PeopleSoft/Oracle Experience

Knowledge of policies and regulations of GAAP and financial related policies, rules and regulations
Applicant Materials Required:

Cover letter

Resume

Names and contact information for three professional references
Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include: wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include: supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice :

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. §

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at or .

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