THE UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING

JOB DESCRIPTION

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The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required

of personnel so classified.

Title: ACCOUNTANT, PROFESSIONAL

Perform complex accounting and financial functions at a University-wide level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, prepare, review, and maintain University financial records and reports for all levels of

University management, state and federal agencies, national and public associations/organizations;

develop, implement, evaluate and revise policies and procedures for designated areas.

• Serve as senior-level resource to University departments and outside agencies; determine

• Review and maintain accounting status of special accounts or financial reports.

• Maintain accounting system for records; review and analyze financial data relative to University.

• May attend meetings and coordinate activities with other departments.

• As directed by supervisor, oversee financial operation.

• Consistency

• Quality Orientation

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or MIS/Accounting

Experience: 5 years work-related experience

Required licensure, certification, registration, or other requirements:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Basic, routine, advanced and expert accounting theory, principles and practices.

• University, federal and state policies, regulations and procedures.

• Basic, routine, advanced and expert business practices, financial reporting, and cost projections.

• Project supervision and training methods and techniques.

• Provide expert-level professional accounting consulting and advice.

• Analyze budgets and expenditures ensuring compliance with fiscal policies, accountability, reporting

and funding requirements.

• Balance and reconcile accounts following accounting policies and procedures.

• Meet multiple, demanding deadlines.

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Make decisions regarding authorization or rejection of expenditure/disbursement according to

statutes, policies and budgetary limitations.

• Maintain and manage accurate accounting records.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:

Accounting Associate: Performs bookkeeping and basic accounting duties such as data entry, journal

entries, encumbrance modifications, budget transfers, payroll or personnel records with funding allocations,

financial reports, and/or billing issues with vendors.

Accounting Associate, Senior: Performs the duties of Accounting Associate and advanced

bookkeeping/accounting duties for multiple grants and/or a large number of complex accounts. May perform

some budget management and interpret policies and procedures for faculty, PI’s and others.

Accountant: Performs the duties of Accounting Associate Sr. and performs high-level accounting duties for

certification.

Authorized by Classification/Compensation, Human Resources

Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this

description. Participating in the University’s hazardous waste minimization program is part of the job of each

employee who uses (or may come in contact with) hazardous materials. Fair Labor Standards Act

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