Description

Summary

Performs accounting duties of a complex nature. Provides specialized or general analysis support in various accounting functions. Prepares reports and analyses. Submits recommendations for improved operations. Develops and install difficulty accounting systems, methods, procedures, and controls. Balances complex accounts.

Provides interpretation of accounts, methods and records for PIs, managers, and other senior staff. Provides work leadership to lower-level personnel on complex assignments, projects or tasks.

This position will also prepare all paperwork associated with budget maintenance and financial issues such as purchasing, invoicing, travel reimbursements, and payroll documents

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.

• Ability to work cooperatively/effectively with staff, faculty, and students.

• Ability to work independently under time pressure and prioritize tasks.

• Familiar with operation of electronic office machines {computer, phones, copier, fax).

• Working knowledge of software applications {i.e., Word, Excel, Access and Outlook).

• Strong organizational skills

Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business, or finance.

• Four years of accounting, business, finance, grants/contracts administration, or university administration experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Tulane University Accounts Management Systems