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Business Operations Accountant 1

at Jobisite in United States Of America

Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Accounting/Finance, Administrative/Office Support
Department: Finance and Administration Shared Services
Classification: Accountant 1
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $21.58 - $32.94 per hour
FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins
Position Closes July 23, 2023

Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application that includes a resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications.

All applications must be submitted here, careers.uoregon .edu/en-us/job/532130/business-operations-accountant-1

Department Summary
The Finance and Administration Shared Services Department (FASS) is located within the Finance and Administration portfolio. Finance and Administration is a vibrant and varied portfolio serving all aspects of campus life. Finance and Administration employees perform a wide range of functions including offering essential support to the University's many departments, providing key resources to employees, and keeping campus safe. FASS provides department-level administrative services to groups across the University in three areas: Business Operations, Human Resources, and Information Technology.

The mission of the Finance and Administration Shared Service team is to provide professional and timely service, offering our expertise in a wide variety of functions. FASS is committed to providing superior customer service and creating partnerships with clients to ensure their needs are fulfilled to the highest standard.

The FASS unit provides administrative services for 20+ departments across several portfolios including:

• Campus Planning and Facilities Management
• Safety and Risk Services
• Campus Services
• University Human Resources
• Information Services
• Purchasing and Contracting Services
• The Office of General Counsel
• The Office of the President

The units supported by FASS constitute multiple large business enterprises consisting of more than 900 employees and a total operating budget in excess of $80 million.

The mission of the FASS Business Operations group is to provide comprehensive business services to FASS-supported units. Business Operations works collaboratively with clients to provide support in Strategic Finance, Accounting, Grants, Contracts, and Purchasing. The BOA serves an integral role in providing effective financial support to FASS-supported units.

Position Summary
The Business Operations Accountant (BOA) is responsible for the timely and accurate management of accounting transactions for assigned units. The BOA works in university- and customer-specific systems to ensure the accurate posting of financial transactions to appropriate funds and accounts. The BOA is responsible for managing the accurate entry of invoices, deposits, and other accounting entries. The BOA identifies errors and out-of-balance conditions, tracks errors through accounting systems, and makes appropriate reversals or correcting entries. This position is responsible for analyzing and posting the accurate recognition of revenue and expenses. The BOA leads monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes for assigned units.

Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor's degree with CPA or PA certificate; OR
• Bachelor's degree with 30 quarter (20 semester) hours of college-level Accounting, OR
• 30 quarter (20 semester) hours of Accounting courses and three years of Accounting experience.
• Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses. All courses must be from accredited colleges, universities, or private vocational schools.

Accounting experience must include at least 3 of the following:
• Preparing transactions to be recorded in records of original entry;
• Preparing journal entries, posting from journals to general ledger, or preparing original general ledger entries;
• Summarizing data from a ledger to a trial balance;
• Closing accounts at the end of an accounting period;
• Applying PC spreadsheet, database, and word processing software;
• Processing data using a computer.

Professional Competencies
• Analytical and problem-solving – gathering and synthesizing diverse information, and identifying and creating innovative solutions to problems.
• Written and oral communication – writing and speaking clearly and persuasively in various situations including via email and group presentations and conducting productive meetings.
• Customer service and quality management – providing and expecting exceptional customer service; looking for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Respectful workplace – creating and maintaining a culture of respect and inclusion.
• Judgment – displaying a willingness to make appropriate decisions, exhibiting sound and accurate judgment, and making timely decisions.
• Planning/organizing – prioritizing and planning work activities, using time efficiently, and developing realistic action plans.

Preferred Qualifications
• Strong Excel skills with demonstrated use in daily work
• Experience with Cognos or other similar business intelligence software
• Experience with Banner or other ERP system
• One or more years of related experience (full-time, part-time, or unpaid)

FLSA Exempt: No
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