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Job Title:
AccountantDepartment:
Academic Affairs Administration | AdministrationThe Accountant contributes to the Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) Fiscal Services team by ensuring timely, accurate, and complete financial information to support reporting, decision‑making, and stewardship accountability for all OAA units and fund types. As a member of the Fiscal Services team, the individual in this role performs daily front‑end accounting activities, including but not limited to entering journal entries, validating information, and resolving issues in a continuously evolving environment.
This position ensures the appropriate and accurate recording of all financial transactions. Responsibilities include performing account reconciliations, investigating discrepancies or missing items, escalating issues as needed, and ensuring timely corrections. The Accountant works closely with Ohio State Accounts Payable, Financial Services, the Bursar’s Office, and other key stakeholders.
The role requires the use of multiple enterprise, third‑party, and local systems—such as Workday, Tableau, and the Microsoft Office Suite—to pull, analyze, and reconcile a high volume of data in a dynamic environment. The Accountant also collaborates closely with Fiscal and HR teams to ensure proper accounting for expenses processed through payroll.
Additional responsibilities include supporting managerial and cost accounting functions by preparing a variety of standard and ad hoc reports and working with the Fiscal Services team to ensure the successful completion of fiscal period closes. This position supports audits, internal controls, and continuous quality improvement efforts related to financial stewardship, as well as ad hoc special projects as assigned.
This role reports to the Fiscal Officer 2 and frequently partners with university business managers and other local stakeholders in business and finance. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in accounting, strong problem‑solving abilities, an understanding of the complexities of fund accounting, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage varying day‑to‑day workloads effectively.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or a related field with a specialization in Accounting and Finance
- Experience with accounting software, such as Workday
- Strong mathematical skills
- High attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, with intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and dynamic environment
Desired
- Two years of relevant experience
- Experience with university or not-for-profit fund accounting
- Knowledge and understanding of The Ohio State University’s business principles, policies, and procedures
Additional Information:
Please submit both a cover letter and a resume to be considered for this opportunity.
The target hiring range for this job profile is $22.93 - $26.30 The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.
Function - Finance
Sub Function - Accounting
Band - Individual Contributor - Specialized
Level - S1
Location:
Bricker Hall (0001)Position Type:
RegularScheduled Hours:
40Shift:
First ShiftFinal candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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What you'll do
- The Accountant performs daily front-end accounting activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial information for reporting and decision-making. Responsibilities include account reconciliations, investigating discrepancies, and collaborating with various university departments.
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