Accounting Technician at Miami University in Oxford Campus

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Job Title Accounting Technician Department Honors College Worker Type Regular Pay Type Hourly Hourly Rate 19 Work Shift Scheduled Weekly Hours 20 Benefit Eligible No Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Physical Required? No Job Description Summary Performs a variety of moderately complex administrative tasks requiring some independent judgment related to ensuring the successful completion of the daily operations of Accounting, Accounts Payable, Bursar or Purchasing. Job Description Essential Duties Maintains complete, accurate, and up-to-date files and computer databases on student, university department and vendor accounts. Serves as informational resource for students, university departments, and vendors; investigates and resolves problems and difficulties regarding accounting, accounts payable, bursar and purchasing. Interprets policies and procedures. Assists in various routine and non-routine activities regarding accounting, accounts payable, bursar and purchasing. Performs a variety of intermediate to complex administrative tasks which may include review and monitor agency fund accounts for compliance with financial policies and procedures; process travel expense reports, various purchase documents, payments, budget reports and debit requisitions. Monitors and reviews projects; ensures all necessary changes are made. Gathers and analyzes statistical information regarding accounting, accounts payable, bursar or purchasing's programs and activities; produces reports. Performs a variety of administrative tasks including generating statements of account, answering phones, typing, coordinating bulk mailings, ordering supplies and copying. Minimum Qualifications Requires twelve months of coursework or training beyond high school and two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of unit's operations, policies, and procedures; knowledge of computers and office applications Knowledge of accounting/bookkeeping procedures Business math skills, oral and written communication skills Ability to work with people with diverse backgrounds May require supervisory, clerical and/or research skills Additional Position Information (if applicable) Special Instructions (if applicable) Interested candidates are welcome to contact the Dean of the Honors College, Dr. Zeb Baker, with any questions that they might have about this opportunity. His email is zeb.baker@miamioh.edu. Additional Information A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. This organization participates in E-Verify. Remote Work For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University. Reasonable Accommodations Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here. Miami University Values Statement Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabili