Posting Number

req13942

Department

Sch of Nat Resource&Enviro-Res

Department Website Link

https://nature.arizona.edu/

Location

Main Campus

Address

1064 E. Lowell Street, ENR2 building, TUCSON, AZ 85721 USA

Position Highlights

The School of Natural Resources and the Environment (SNRE) is hiring an Accountant to support financial and administrative tasks for the School. The Accountant will submit financial transactions, account review and reconciliation and supervise students. A great deal of planning and efficiency will be required to be successful in this role. Highly qualified candidates will be organized, eager and professional. The Accountant must be able to work individually and in a team to provide prompt and accurate information to administration, faculty, students and staff. This position is one of six team members in the SNRE Business office and works under the supervision of the Grant and Contract Administrator.

The School of Natural Resources and the Environment is part of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and is a world leader in pursuing science that informs how environmental change impacts arid and semi-arid systems and how best to adapt to environmental challenges.

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; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Submit position changes such as FTE, compensation, account distribution as needed.
• Process purchase order and assist with sub-awards.
• Initiate and reconcile, internal billings, travel documents, purchases, GECs, SETs and other financial documents as needed.
• Supervise students who reconcile PCards and initiates travel and reimbursements.
• Review and approve PCards, travel and reimbursements.
• Review and reconcile Voyager receipts and payments.
• Review and reconcile department accounts.
• Reconcile department course fees.
• Process cash receipts.
• Maintain department voyager card information and submit annual fleet data report.
• Process supplemental compensation for faculty.
• Reconcile monthly FedEx charges.
• Assist with department inventory.
• Assist with department events as needed.
• Assist with report development on SNRE dashboard as needed.
• Assist with post-award grants and contracts as needed.
• Additional duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of standard accounting practices and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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

$47,000 - $51,000 DOE

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

6

Career Stream and Level

PC1

Job Family

Accounting

Job Function

Finance

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

3/27/2023

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Adela Carranza, Chair
adelacarranza@arizona.edu

Open Date

3/3/2023

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Discuss how you meet the minimum qualifications and KSA’s in your cover letter.

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.