Accountant I

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Feb 19, 2025

Accountant I
Posting Number	req21972
Department	Acctg & Tax Services
Department Website Link	https://financialservices.arizona.edu/
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Accountant will handle a wide range of accounting responsibilities, including initiating, reviewing, monitoring, reconciling, and approving financial transactions, while applying a strong understanding of accounting principles and best practices. This role will be responsible for performing daily and monthly Bursar reconciliations of student receivables, payments, and write-offs. Additionally, the Accountant will provide accounting guidance to university departments, ensuring that financial activities comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), federal and state regulations, Arizona Board of Regents policies, and university procedures. Under the direction of a supervisor, the Accountant will also contribute to the preparation of the university's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and other key financial reports. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Financial Transaction Management & Reconciliation Initiate, review, monitor, reconcile, and approve financial transactions. Investigate accounting discrepancies and identify solutions. Perform daily and monthly reconciliations of student receivables, payments, and write-offs. Ensure proper recording of financial transactions. Accounting Advisory & Compliance Provide technical accounting guidance to university departments. Offer training and assistance to ensure financial transactions comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and all relevant financial reporting standards, policies, and regulations. Coordination & Collaboration Provide technical consultation and advice to university departments. Assist in coordinating assigned tasks and projects. Collaborate closely with the Bursar's Office and Cash Accounting teams. Financial Reporting Support Assist in preparing portions of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and other monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, surveys, and data requests. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), practices, and procedures. Strong numerical skills, with the ability to perform detailed financial computations accurately. Proficiency in report preparation, ensuring timely and comprehensive financial documentation. Ability to multitask and adapt in a fast-paced environment, managing shifting priorities, new procedures, and tight deadlines. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively convey financial information. Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities, with the capacity to work independently and collaboratively.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field with accounting coursework OR equivalent advanced learning attained through experience AND 1 year of relevant professional accounting experience may be required.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with UAccess Financials and Analytics. Experience with spreadsheet and database applications such as Excel, including Pivot tables. Experience in preparing financial statements and reconciliations. Experience with reviewing transactions for compliance with policies. Experience in fund accounting in higher education or other governmental organizations.
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Finance
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$47,356 - $59,195
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade	6
Compensation Guidance	The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Grade Range Minimum	$47356
Grade Range Midpoint	$59195
Grade Range Maximum	$71034
Career Stream and Level	PC1
Job Family	Accounting
Job Function	Finance
Type of criminal background check required:	Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date	3/10/2025
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	jpfennig@arizona.edu
Open Date	2/18/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report	In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.