Senior Accounting Specialist

Posted: Tuesday, 22 July 2025
Valid Thru: Thursday, 21 August 2025
Index Requested on: 07/22/2025 19:19:24
Indexed on: 07/22/2025 19:19:24

Location: Oklahoma City, OK, 73101, US

Industry: Education
Occupational Category: 43-0000.00 - Office and Administrative Support
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

University of Oklahoma is hiring!

Description:

Performs routine accounting duties, posting, depositing, quality assurance, report preparation, budget preparation, coordination, data analysis, record maintenance, and financial assistance.

Duties:

  • Calculates fuel costs, manages fuel system and inventory.
  • Maintains fleet records for all vehicles.
  • Assists other departments when needed.
  • Fuels rental vehicles.
  • Communicates all fleet requests and monthly reports to the state.
  • Reconciles purchase card transactions for fleet personnel.
  • Submits monthly fuel reports to accounting department.
  • Provides guidance and instruction and assists in determining work priorities.
  • Performs analysis of various ledger accounts, cash transactions and account deposits.
  • Ensures financial transactions are correctly recorded in journals, spreadsheets and databases.
  • Prepares a variety of financial reports.
  • Monitors accounts, gathering statistical data, and maintaining reports and records.
  • Gathers and disseminates a wide variety of information about policies and procedures.
  • Makes deposits and prepares all related documents.
  • Ensures accuracy and completeness of standardized orders, receipts, and payments.
  • Assists in preparation of the budget.
  • Coordinates accounting or recordkeeping activities with various departments.
  • Maintains records and files used in connection with accounting work.
  • Assists supervisor in making sound financial decisions by providing current and accurate financial records upon request and relating pertinent information.
  • Performs various duties as needed in order to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Required Education: High School diploma or GED AND:

  • 36 months experience in accounting/bookkeeping

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Office skills such as multi-line phone, copying, filing, faxing, ten-key and mail
  • Customer Service skills
  • Knowledge of standard accounting principles and processes
  • Strong oral, written communication, and organizational skills.
  • High level of verbal and written skill in communicating in English.

Working Conditions:

  • Physical Requirements:
    • Sitting for prolonged periods.
    • Communicate effectively and listens.
    • Engage in repetitive motion.
    • Use of computer and telephone.
  • Environmental Requirements:
    • Standard Office Environment

Department Preferences:

  • Valid driver's license

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.


Benefits:

Please see the job description for benefits.

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