Accountant - Audit Team

The University of Iowa, Accounts Payable Department is seeking a qualified Accountant to perform and coordinate day-to-day accounting and finance activities, and will have experience in accounting, auditing, and taxation. This position is responsible for reviewing procurement card, travel and other payable transactions to ensure compliance with Board of Regent and University policies, as well as ensuring proper reporting. Providing customer service and training to others in our department as well as users on campus. The position will work in a team environment. This position must be proficient in the use of PeopleSoft and E-Pro programs, AP/PO PS Web Application, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), and other conventional office equipment. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Duties Include:

• Reviews and approves financial transactions to ensure compliance, accurate account allocation, and proper reporting.

• Researches and analyzes information to resolve inquiries and support informed financial decisions.

• Processes and audits financial transactions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely month-end and year-end close activities.

• Provides financial systems and policy guidance, exercising judgment to evaluate business purpose, public purpose requirements, and documentation sufficiency.

 Location: 100%25 Remote

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Salary: $43,240 to commensurate

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

   

• Experience (typically 6 months) related accounting experience.

   

• Must be proficient in computer software applications/demonstrated competence with Microsoft Excel and Word.

   

• Good organizational and analytical /statistical skills as well as attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated presentation skills.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of automated accounting systems is desirable.

• Knowledge of University business policies and procedures is desirable.
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft Financials and E-Pro Systems is desirable.
• Experience analyzing data for fraudulent activity.
• Experience with Microsoft Access.

 Position and Application Details:

To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. State agency employers in Iowa are required to use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. University of Iowa employees, including those who work remotely or out-of-state, are subject to E-Verify.

For additional questions, please contact Brooke McMurl at brooke-mcmurl@uiowa.edu or 319-467-0719.

This position is eligible for remote work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

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