The University of Connecticut Accounting Office is seeking applications for a University Accountant 1/ UCP 5 to perform accounting, budgeting and other fiscal analysis, in accordance with sound accounting practices and principles.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitors accounts to identify problems of expenditures or obligations of the University or organizational unit and makes recommendations based on review; assists in the preparation of financial information related to accounts for specified periods; applies basic accounting principles to analyze accounts and operations to assure compliance with proper accounting procedures, applicable laws and regulations; establishes and maintains accounting records for assigned accounts; provides assistance to departments and individuals in interpreting reports, accounting procedures, controls and in resolving associated problems; reconciles records and accounts; recommends and installs appropriate systems and controls for assigned accounts, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and with sound accounting practices; prepares special reports and analyses; analyzes and monitors financial systems of the office and recommends improvements; analyzes and monitors cash management functions, including cash flow and investments; prepares for approval and review, vouchers, journal entries, and fund transfers as well as provides information to substantiate individual transactions; performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in accounting or Bachelor's degree in related field and acceptable course work in accounting; 1 to 3 years of general accounting experience; knowledge of fund accounting; working knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft applications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

One or more years of related experience in public accounting; experience with Kuali Financial Systems (KFS) and WebFOCUS.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time position at the Storrs campus.

TO APPLY

Please visit UConn Jobs at www.jobs.uconn.edu , Staff Positions to submit letter of interest, resume, and list of three (3) professional references. Applications received by Friday, January 5, 2018 will be given preference in the screening process. Employment of the successful candidate will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check. (Search #2018283)

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on January 5, 2018.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp .

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University's teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn's ranking as one of the nation's top research universities. UConn's faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.



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