Accountant II

Prepares, sends, and manages monthly and annual invoices for Department’s significant portfolio of third-party contracts. Maintains master summary, files, and documentation of all outside contracts. Creates revenue summary reports by faculty and by contract on a regular and on-demand basis. Assist with Medical Legal accounts including reconciliations and collections. Assists with annual budget, monthly and year-end fiscal close.

• Excel proficiency (minimum Intermediate Level) in utilizing advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and complex formulas to analyze financial data, generate reports, and facilitate decision-making processes
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail
• Solid experience in budget preparation and financial administration

• Ability to anticipate and meet established deadlines

• Excellent verbal, written and professional communication skills are essential

• Excellent collaboration, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential

• Ability to multi-task, and prioritize work assignments

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work performed

• Ability to work both independently and with employees across all levels of the organization

• Manual dexterity to operate computer keyboard and visual acuity to read computer monitor

Minimum Qualification:
• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business, finance, or closely related field
• Two years of professional experience in accounting, to include working as part of a collaborative financial team using Excel, Microsoft Word, and Intuit QuickBooks.
Preferred Qualification:
• 5+ years of professional accounting experience
• Working knowledge of Federal and State regulations pertaining to contracting

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