University of North Dakota: Accounting Specialist – Admin Office – Grand Forks, ND

This is Accounting Specialist as Admin Office in the University of North Dakota is a Great place to work. The degree program was so new that most of UND Aerospace didn’t understand what we were doing. Spent a lot of time early educating the faculty and staff. After we got rolling the University was squarely behind us. Great experience getting to start a program. Had the contract with UND not ended I’d still be there.

Accounting Specialist  Position Details:

• Classify, record and report financial transactions applying theories and principals of accounting
• Ensure timely reconciliation of transactions and maintain accurate records
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable, inventory transactions, declining balance accounts
• Audit vouchers, charges/credits and journal entries for accuracy within scheduled deadlines
• Use of proprietary software to maintain accounting records, reports, and statements
• Identify, research and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Prepare month-end journal entries and vouchers within scheduled deadlines
• Recommend and assist in the preparation and monitoring of policy and procedures
• Train and monitor staff in applicable policies, procedures and practices
• Serve as the backup for HR/Payroll Specialist
• Special projects as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Requirements:

• Requires two-year degree in Accounting or business related field
• Ability to independently perform work requiring complex technical and analytical skills without supervision
• Must be able to work as part of a team
• Must be able to effectively communicate with a diverse group of people and possess excellent written and oral skills
• Advanced levels of proficiency with Excel, Access, Outlook, and Word
• Ability to learn other software quickly
• Demonstrated organizational skills and problem-solving abilities
• Perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy within scheduled deadlines
• Requires successful completion of Criminal History Background Check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with PeopleSoft
• Experience with ImageNow
• Familiarity with UND policies and procedures

Job Title Accounting Specialist – Admin Office
Location Grand Forks, ND
Job Type 4000 Technical-Paraprofessional-4105 Accounting/Finance Technical/Paraprofessional
Department Dining Services
Minimum Hiring Salary: $37,500, Full-time, Benefitted, Non-exempt

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