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The ++Finance & Business Operations++ team in the ++College of Liberal Arts and Sciences++ is seeking a Senior Accountant.

Are you a detail-oriented financial expert with a passion for academia? The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) at the University of Iowa is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our team. This pivotal role involves providing comprehensive accounting support to multiple departments, ensuring financial accuracy and contributing to strategic financial planning. As a Senior Accountant, you will leverage your expertise in financial systems, perform complex reconciliations, and create precise financial reports. Join us in fostering a welcoming and respectful environment while driving excellence in financial management and analysis. If you have accounting, finance, business administration or other business-related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience) along with 1-3 years of relevant experience, we invite you to apply and be a part of our vibrant academic community.

This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the ++remote work program and related policies++ and ++employee travel policy when working at a remote location++.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Oversight and Budgeting

• Prepare financial information for CLAS and departmental budgets using the general ledger and a variety of university financial systems.
• Prepare accounting reports for central campus units.
• Process and review transactions from various financial systems.
• Maintain and reconcile existing charts of accounts for assigned departments.

Financial Reporting

• Complete complex and non-routine reconciliations.
• Contribute to month- and year-end accounting and reporting.
• Develop financial reports tailored to specific user needs, utilizing data from various databases.
• Interpret reports and relay information to aid data-driven decision-making processes.

Financial Analysis and Planning

• Perform complex, routine, and ad-hoc variance analyses.
• Use expert knowledge of financial systems and specialized analysis tools.
• Analyze financial data to discover trends and identify spending behaviors.

Compliance

• Utilize working knowledge of GAAP accounting standards.
• Make recommendations on the implementation of new operational oversight policies and procedures related to compliance with policies, regulations, laws.

Transaction Processing

• Review, approve, and initiate complex and/or specialized transactions and correct journal entries.
• Open and close accounts and maintain department chart of accounts.

Leadership and Training

• Provide functional coaching and individual training to faculty and staff on financial systems, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as liaison for financial information between CLAS and assigned departments.

For a full job description or questions about this position, please send an email to chris-crawford-1@uiowa.edu.

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or other business-related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 1-3 years of professional accounting, auditing, budgeting or financial analysis experience, including experience with reconciliations and general ledger transactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to a variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with formulas, pivot tables, and data review tools; and proficiency with Word and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and customer‑service orientation, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Desired Qualifications

• Working experience in developing financial reports tailored to specific needs of the end user.
• Working knowledge of enterprise financial systems, such as GLDSS, MAUI, EFR or other automated accounting platforms.
• Working knowledge of University policies, procedures and regulations.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and internal control principles, including experience interpreting or applying financial policies and procedures.

Position and Application details:

In order 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 14 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 and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Please note that this position isnot eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States.

For additional questions, please contact: ++chris-crawford-1@uiowa.edu++

Benefits Highlights:

Regular salaried position.++Pay Level 4A.++Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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About Iowa

Joining the University of Iowa means becoming a vital part of the Hawkeye community, where your work directly impacts education, research, and student success. Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies. Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists. Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. Iowa City offers a great quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation. Join us in making a difference at a leading Big Ten university and premier public research institution.
Additional Information

• Classification Title: Senior Accountant
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus, Hybrid within Iowa

Compensation

• Pay Level: 4A

Contact Information

• Organization: College of Liberal Arts
• Contact Name: Chris Crawford
• Contact Email: chris-crawford-1@uiowa.edu