Accountant I

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and/or assist in the preparation of accounting reports and/or reconciliations.
• Review and approve University expenses and expenditure requests.
• Advise the University community of the policies and procedures utilized by the Office of Business Affairs and State and Federal regulations.
• Respond to business office inquiries from the University community.
• Assist with the close of the fiscal year.
• Ensure that work assignments are completed timely and accurately.
• Process daily work as assigned
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Perform related duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration, Public Administration, Computer Information Systems with an emphasis in accounting and a minimum of two years' experience directly related to the duties specified or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of accounting principles, methods, and application
• Knowledge of computer-based accounting systems and software, including experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports.
• Ability to balance and reconcile a variety of accounts, financial reports and statements
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Working Conditions

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed during normal work hours, with some evenings and weekends to meet deadlines.
• Work is sedentary in nature and at times requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a consistent amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Essential Functions: As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, minimum job requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as, physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.

Additional Information

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link at the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents: Please ensure that you attach all required documents, even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU, as the committee does not have access to those records.
Letter of interest
Resume
Contact information for three references (blind or off-list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)
Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)

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