USS Accountant

Accountant position at the University of Iowa, Shared Services Department. The Accountant will perform and coordinate day-to-day accounting and finance activities in University Shared Services and work with assigned departments to provide financial information, ensure accurate and timely processing, and maintain excellent customer service. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

• Process orders and expenses through financial systems and determine the appropriate account and funding for payment.
• Create travel reimbursements; review travel requests to ensure expenditures and reimbursements comply with pertinent laws and regulations; process payments and reimbursements as appropriate.
• Initiate eVouchers, eDeposits, reconcile procurement card vouchers, and create travel expense vouchers.
• Determine and follow university travel, accounts payable, purchasing, cash handling and bid procedures, contracts, and federal regulations to ensure appropriate purchases are made. Create catalog and inventory orders using university procurement tools.

Location: 100% Remote within Iowa

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm

Pay: $42,392 to commensurate

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience (typically 6 months) related accounting experience.
• Proficiency in computer software applications with demonstrated competence in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience providing excellent customer service.
• Good organizational and analytical/statistical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Knowledge of automated accounting or financial systems.
• Familiarity with People Soft Financials.
• Familiarity with ePro, Pro Trav, and APPO systems.
• Knowledge of University business policies and procedures.

To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Brooke McMurl at brooke-mcmurl or .

Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success. Benefit from exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies, as well as 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Opportunities for professional growth include advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

Iowa City offers a high quality of life with opportunities for culture and outdoor recreation.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, sexual orientation, or associational preferences. Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services at  or fsds.

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