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OFFICE OF THE UNIVERSITY CONTR (UA-CTRO-IUBLA)

The Office of the University Controller provides leadership and guidance for financial compliance, systems and services at Indiana University. We strive to be a leader in higher education by embracing financial best practices, continuous improvement and by creating a culture of respect, integrity and collaboration. As an organization, we value knowledge and diversity in our people, thoughts and ideas. While our department serves all seven IU campuses, we are physically located on the Bloomington Campus.

This position is an entry level accounting role tasked with providing accounting and fiscal guidance to outline policies and procedures that staff should follow to produce accurate and reliable financial statements, ensure compliance, and mitigate audit risk. In support of the overall function and senior level accountants, this position will also collaborate with campuses, departments and other functions within the Office of the University Controller to provide reporting tools, guidance, training and advisory services.

Department-Specific Responsibilities:

• Provides accounting and fiscal guidance to outline policies and procedures that staff should follow in order to in order to produce accurate and reliable financial statements.
• Ensures compliance and mitigate audit risk. In support of the overall function and senior level accountants.
• Collaborates with campuses, departments and other functions within The Office of the University Controller to provide reporting tools, guidance, training and advisory services.
• This position provides participants an opportunity to enhance their professional experiences by working directly with team members in the Office of the Controller.

General Responsibilities:

• Applies Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Following established procedures, performs detailed accounting assignments requiring a basic knowledge of accounting theory and principles.
• Assists higher-level Accountants in establishing and maintaining accounting policies and controls, fiscal controls, and financial reports to safeguard the organization's assets.
• Performs a variety of accounting assignments such as the preparing, maintaining, and reconciling ledger accounts, financial statements, balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements, inventory, receipts and disbursements, computing and distributing labor, material and overhead costs, and capital expenditure schedules.
• Provides specialized or general analysis support in various accounting activities, including computing, reviewing, and reporting on data for general ledger and related financial, regulatory, and management reports.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree Accounting, or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred

• Some relevant experience

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Analytical ability and a high level of numerical competence.
• Proficiency in IT and demonstrated skill in using Excel to produce financial reports.
• Ability to reconcile financial ledgers and process accounts payable/receivable.
• Organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to communicate effectively.

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

$52,000 to $55,000 based upon experience

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Career Level: Core

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Finance

Job Family: Accounting & Tax

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be differences in the working conditions as advertised in our standard job postings (e.g., the ability to travel from one campus to another, etc.). If you are invited for an interview, please discuss your questions or concerns regarding the working conditions at that time.

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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