Accountant

About the Department

Administrative Services oversees multiple business hubs and Shared Service organizations throughout the University. Located within the Finance and Administration portfolio, the objective of the division is to provide efficient, strategic and specialized administrative services to support the missions of various departments, schools and colleges at the University of Oregon. Administrative Services focuses on department-specific budget, finance, payroll, human resources and procure to pay functions. Administrative Services is a metric driven, people first administrative team that strives to create efficient, effective and sustainable administrative support structures across campus.

Compliance and UOAA Business Management oversees the business and administrative functions of UO Alumni Association, including compliance and interaction with the University of Oregon and the University of Oregon Foundation.

About the Role

The UOAA Accountant (accountant) plays a critical role in ensuring the fiscal integrity of the University of Oregon Alumni Association (UOAA) by performing essential financial and accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Consolidating financial information from various sources and reconciling transactions accurately with bank records.
• Overseeing financial audits, evaluating system outputs for compliance with GAAP and fund accounting standards, and monitoring budgets for external alumni programs.
• Analyzing financial data, forecasting trends, and implementing corrective actions to address audit findings.
• Preparing and maintaining detailed financial records, reconciling accounts, and generating comprehensive financial reports
• Prepare and maintain detailed financial records, reconcile accounts, and generate comprehensive financial reports for the director and the Executive Director, UOAA and Associate VP, Alumni Relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a CPA or PA certificate and three years of accounting experience, OR
• Bachelor's degree with 30 quarter (20 semester) hours of accounting courses and three years of accounting experience; OR
• 30 quarter (20 semester) hours of college-level accounting courses and five years of 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 6 of the following: documenting and resolving problems within an accounting system; classifying revenues and expenditures to funds and accounts; ensuring accounting system conforms with applicable controls; reconciling accounts to general or control ledgers; preparing journal vouchers; applying accounting principles to one or more functional areas; i.e., AR, AP, etc.; tracing errors through accounting system; processing data using a computer; communicating technical material orally and in writing; applying computer report information; knowledge of governmental and fund accounting; applying PC spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.

Professional Competencies

• Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to represent UOAA and the university in a friendly, helpful, and professional manner.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations in a compliant manner.
• Ability to communicate complex rules and regulations to various audiences in a meaningful and effective manner.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated professionalism when handling sensitive and or confidential materials.
• Proficiency in computer software technology, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to interact, communicate, and work effectively with individuals, recognizing and respecting the many and varied identities of each person.
• Commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Skills

• Nonprofit accounting experience
• Full-cycle accounting experience
• QuickBooks experience

This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.