November 18, 2024

Missouri State University

Springfield

FULL TIME

Accountant

The Accountant performs professional accounting and administrative work which assists in maintaining the University’s accounting and budgeting functions and responsibilities and exercises independent judgment and discretion in planning and carrying out the details of work procedures and methods. The Accountant receives an occasional review, but work is primarily reviewed through normal accounting systems and audits.

Description of Primary Duties

Primary duties consist of processing travel expense reports and payment request forms for various departments across the University. Additional duties entail but are not limited to bank reconciliations, p-card posting and journal entries.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: An Associate’s degree in accounting or a related field is required; a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.

Experience: At least one year of prior experience in accounting or a related field is preferred.

Skills: A high aptitude in accountancy and a good understanding of computers and their functions in accounting are required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

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Additional Qualifications Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21585.htm Open Date 11/18/2024 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants

First date of consideration is December 9, 2024 and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.