Accountant I - Accounts Payable

Position Title:

Accountant I - Accounts Payable

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
Previous accounts payable experience
Previous experience working in a higher education setting
Previous experience providing leadership, training and guidance to staff and/or colleagues

Job Description:

Summary

The Accounts Payable team is seeking an Accountant I to apply generally accepted accounting principles and procedures in working with specialized accounting records and reports. This position will assemble, analyze, and reconcile data and transactions. This position works with various stakeholders across campus to most effectively process financial transactions within university financial systems.

This position will have a working/business title of Accounts Payable Specialist II.

Example of Duties
• Prepares both standard and non-standard accounting reports and statements, such as detailed cost and financial analysis, forecasts, and projections reflecting interrelationships of accounting data.
• Prepares or assists in preparation of special accounting studies.
• Interprets data and points out trends or deviations from standards.
• Identifies informational needs of management and revises or refines account structures or data accordingly.
• Prepares intricate journal entries, maintains complex ledgers, prepares detailed cost accounting information, and reconciles and analyzes reports and ledgers.
• Decides proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits.
• Interprets accounting data, analyzes reports, and recommends action to be taken.
• Advises and counsels on complex accounting matters to the department and/or university staff.
• Implements changes in procedures affecting assigned function.
• Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and university regulations.
• Reviews computer reports for errors or inconsistencies; investigates and corrects the problem.
• Keeps informed by researching and evaluating appropriate professional and related legal literature as assigned.
• Provides training to campus users as required.

Level Guidelines
• Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
• Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
• Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
• Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
• May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
• May provide guidance to students

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. 

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS807

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date:

March 4, 2025

Posting Close Date:

March 10, 2025

Job Requisition Number:

R16546