Job details
Salary $42,500 a year job type full-time
Full job description
The university of wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunitiesWe are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives .
Job title:
Accountant
Job purpose:
Perform the duties of accountant and perform high-level accounting duties for multiple accounts and/or grants.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Perform high-level accounting duties in the accounting officeAssist with the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies and procedures for designated areas.
Analyze financial information and provide results and recommendations.
Serve as a resource to university departments and outside agencies; accounting of financial transactions; identify and resolve data input and reporting errors; provide information, interpretation, and assistance to auditors and other outside agencies.
Research complex data, analyze situations, and recommend alternative solutions.
Assist in the review of accounting status of accounts and/or financial reports.
Supplemental functions:
Maintain filing system for records; review and analyze financial data relative to university.
Attend meetings and coordinate activities with other departments.
As directed by the supervisor, provide backup for other positions in the department.
Competencies:
Integrity
Attention to detail
Judgment
Consistency
Analysis/problem identification
Individual leadership
Remote work eligibility:
This position is eligible for remote work and/or a flexible work schedule as determined by department requirements with supervisor approval.
Minimum qualifications:
Education: bachelor’s degree in accounting or mis/accounting or finance
Experience: 1-year of any type of work experienceVolunteer experience can be considered.
Required certification, registration, or other requirements: none
Desired qualifications:
Familiarity with microsoft office suite, especially excel and word
Experience with cloud-based financial systems or accounting software
Knowledge of and experience in the application of accounting principles.
Knowledge of university-related business processes.
Required materials:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume and contact information for four work-related references.
Hiring statement:
Uw is an affirmative action/equal opportunity educator and employerWe are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
In compliance with the ada amendments act (adaaa), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.
About laramie:
The university of wyoming is located in laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the rocky mountain westThe state of wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreachThe university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the colorado border, laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to colorado’s front range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including denver, boulder, and fort collinsThis beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annuallyFor more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/
