Accounting Assistant Iii - Phoenix, United States - University of Arizona

University of Arizona

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Phoenix, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Posting Number
- req19278
Department

Maricopa County Office
Department Website Link

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Location

Greater Phoenix Area
Address
Phoenix, AZ USA
Position Highlights

This position assists with managing the daily financial and administrative operations for Maricopa County Cooperative Extension.

The Accounting Assistant III will be responsible for assisting the business office with budget management, maintaining monthly reporting, and working with faculty and staff to provide business office support.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more_

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide monthly financial reports to PI's and business team.
Create requests for vendor setups, payments and purchase orders.
Point of contact for vendor related inquiries and actions.
Assist with special department events and activities.
Administrator for the copier and postage meter: load postage, maintain codes and create accounts.
Receives and logs daily revenue and gifts.
Assists with managing a variety of operational process and/or projects as needed, including updating and improving processes and practices.
Process and manage travel and expense reimbursements.
Make weekly revenue deposits to bank.
Support the development and established procedures for daily operations according to University and Division policies.
Assist with preparing required, operational, and special budgets.
Interpret, implement, and/or recommend changes to policies and procedures based on internal and external needs.
Manage and setup new Designated Campus Colleagues (DCC).
Maintain department office supplies inventory.
Serve as backup to P-Card reconciliations.
Work closely with the University, departments, and accountants to ensure relevant and appropriate activities are performed timely and accurately.
Serve as a resource for answering questions regarding expenses and reporting.
Serve as initial contact/liaison to manage department inventory and biannual university capital inventory reporting process.
Review budget activities and monthly reports with appropriate personnel from Urban Agriculture Production Small-Scale & Beginning Farmer Program to ensure data integrity and shifting priorities are accounted for.
Substitute at the front desk when needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

Ability to communicate effectively with different groups/individuals.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Skilled in preparing detailed reports on a timely basis.
Ability to analyze and problemsolve.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business related field.
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Finance
Benefits Eligible

Yes

Full Benefits
Rate of Pay

- $ $25.41
Compensation Type
- hourly rate
Grade

5
Compensation Guidance
The
Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Grade Range Minimum

- $20.33
Grade Range Midpoint
- $25.41
Grade Range Maximum
- $30.49
Career Stream and Level

OC3
Job Family
Accounting
Job Function
Finance
Type of criminal background check required:
Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Vanessa Parra
Open Date
4/12/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant

Finalists will need to provide 3 references upon request.

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