Senior Accountant, Business Affairs, Administration & Finance

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors 

 

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,000 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 350,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $88.8 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu. 

 

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service.  We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.   

Job Overview

This position is responsible for maintaining and controlling financial records while ensuring compliance with university policies and requirements. The role includes performing advanced accounting functions, developing and maintaining accounting systems, preparing integrated financial reports, and serving as a financial liaison across university offices and units by providing analysis and insight into operational performance.

Essential Functions

• Oversee daily processing and accounting functions; ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance with university, local, state and federal requirements and standard accounting and audit procedures including all compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Monitor and interpret key financial data in the development of cost analysis and reports.
• Develop, analyze, establish, and maintain accounting systems. 
• Perform internal auditing or financial records and act as lead. Interface with internal and external auditors.
• Prepare integrated financial and statistical reports, statements and projections and recommendations presented to leadership.  
• Recommend accounting and control systems.
• Accounting and financial liaison with other university offices.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.). 
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree must be in Accounting or related field.

Required Experience

Three (3) years of accounting related work experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Fund accounting experience.
• SAP financial software experience.
• Intermediate user of Microsoft products.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

 

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance