Senior Accountant at The Ohio State University

Senior Accountant at The Ohio State University

Job Type
Full-time
Posting Date
May 15, 2017
Location of Position

Columbus, OH

Company Summary

For 144 years, The Ohio State University's campus in Columbus has been the stage for academic achievement and a laboratory for innovation. It's where friendships are forged. It's where rivalries and revelry are born.

The university's main campus is one of America's largest and most comprehensive. As Ohio's best and one of the nation's top-20 public universities, Ohio State is further recognized by a top-rated academic medical center and a premier cancer hospital and research center. As a land-grant university, Ohio State has a physical presence throughout the state, with campuses and research centers located around Ohio.

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares financial statements and disclosures for separately audited university departments and affiliates and audit workpapers.  Works with Controller, college and support unit staff to provide timely responses to information requests from external auditors.  Provides accounting support for the university’s internal bank, including maintaining an internal loan database and preparing internal bank financial statements.  Supports monthly financial reporting and Board of Trustees reporting processes, including preparation of interim adjustments, fluctuation analysis and development of narratives. Reviews proposed and new accounting standards, assesses impacts on university reporting entities and assists in implementation of new standards.  Performs other accounting duties as assigned by the Accounting Manager.

Position Requirements

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license. Preparation of GAAP-based financial statements. Microsoft Access and Excel.

Desired:

Experience with PeopleSoft financial applications, The Advancement System (TAS), CRIS, or similar ERP systems.  The successful candidate will also have strong analytic skills, good written and verbal communication skills, a willingness to adapt to new business technologies/processes, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Experience with PeopleSoft financial applications, The Advancement System (TAS), CRIS, or similar ERP systems.  The successful candidate will also have strong analytic skills, good written and verbal communication skills, a willingness to adapt to new business technologies/processes, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Required Experience

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The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.