Accounting Associate - Transportation Services

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• Generous Retirement Contributions: The State contributes 14.94% of your gross salary, and you contribute 3.68%, totaling 18.62% toward your retirement plan. 
• Exceptional Health & Prescription Coverage: Enjoy access to medical, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer contributions, that include 4 deductible options to suit your needs. 
• Paid Time Off: Benefit from ample vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and paid winter closure. 
• Tuition Waiver: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition waivers, supporting continuous education and professional growth. 
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs: Stay healthy with wellness initiatives, counseling services, and mental health resources. 

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JOB TITLE:  

Accounting Associate - Transportation Services

JOB PURPOSE:   
Perform basic bookkeeping functions in all Transportation Services areas, Transit, Fleet, and Parking. Data entry, balance and reconcile accounts, review, revise and prepare accounting information and reports according to established guidelines and procedures. 

This position is grant funded and considered at-will employment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Balance and reconcile accounts, prepare reports, collect and maintain detailed records. Review and update information in accounting systems, perform analyses and verify data for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform basic data entry; which may include time and labor entry.
• Perform standard review of accounts for proper handling of transactions for designated area; monitor, verify and post expenditures, gifts and income.
• Perform data entry relative to designated accounts; audit and review data entry and reports for accuracy.
• Serve as resource to other University departments and outside agencies; provide information and assist with resolution of problems.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain current knowledge and assure implementation of university policies and procedures, state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
• May perform other office-related tasks including but not limited to reception duties, scheduling and/or records maintenance.
• Attend and participate in training and other professional development activity.
• Assist with annual audit of accounting records including researching records and providing answers directly to auditors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to Detail
• Ability to Learn
• Integrity
• Consistency 
• Quality Orientation
• Independence 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education:  High School Diploma or GED

Experience:  1 year work-related experience

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Previous accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Experience with WyoCloud or other basic computer applications and accounting systems
• Strong attention to detail
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP. 

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS: 

Complete the online application.  The department additionally requests cand