The University of Arizona's College of Science is seeking an Administrative Operations Professional to perform professional accounting activities for multiple assigned departments. This role involves assisting senior accounting staff with complex account reconciliations, financial reporting, and processing financial transactions.
Responsibilities
- Assist with monthly reconciliation and management of accounts consisting of designated, gift, foundation, state, and other funding sources, ensuring compliance with external sponsors, the University of Arizona, the University of Arizona Foundation, and governmental policies and regulations
- Assist senior accounting personnel by utilizing UAccess systems to review and monitor account transactions, account budgets, employee payroll and distributions, balances, and account reconciliations, and provide explanations and recommendations for budget variances
- Assist with checking and analyzing financial information and preparing financial reports and accounting statements for users to have accurate and timely information for making financial decisions
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for departmental accounts (Non-Sponsored Projects), cost projections, and financial analysis
- Review and/or prepare business office documents including purchase orders, reimbursements, PCard purchases, internal billings, and edits to assets
- Initiate transactions in UAccess Financials such as General Error Corrections, Distribution of Income and Expense, Salary Expense Transfers, and Transfer of Funds to move expenses to appropriate accounts, object code, or fund accounts under the supervision of senior accounting personnel
- Serve as a PCard liaison and reconciler for the unit. Assist with addressing queries from the Financial Services Office - Compliance regarding PCard transactions
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required
- 1 year of relevant work experience required
- Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Adobe Acrobat, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to interact professionally and effectively with others
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and with a team
- Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
- Previous experience in higher education
- Previous experience working with UAccess Financial and UAccess Analytics
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Life insurance and disability programs
- Sick leave and holidays
- U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
- Retirement plans
- Access to U of A recreation and cultural activities
- And more!
Company Overview
University of Arizona is a public research university that offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degree courses. It was founded in 1885, and is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.arizona.edu.Company H1B Sponsorship
University of Arizona has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 138 in 2025, 119 in 2024, 146 in 2023, 135 in 2022, 146 in 2021, 93 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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