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Accountant I

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Work type: Support Staff

Pay Grade:11

Major Administrative Unit / College:Division Of Student Life And Engagement

Department:Sle Business And Finance Office 40000831

Sub Area:AP- Professionals

Salary:Salary Commensurate with Experience

Location: East Lansing

Categories: Administrative/Business/Professional, Financial/Accounting, Residential and Hospitality Services, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union, Remote-Friendly

Position Summary

Initiate, approve, audit, and reconcile transactions in the MSU Kuali financial system for multiple accounts in support of assigned units and responsibilities for the Business & Financial Services department in Student Life & Engagement; respond to and support business partners accounting needs and operational requests; supervise student and on-call staff; create and analyze financial reports and make recommendations on continuous improvements; support functions in Culinary Services and the Auxiliary Sports Group consisting of Forest Akers Golf Courses, MSU Tennis Facility, Breslin Center, Spartan Spirit Shops, and MSU Recreation Sports. Work is performed in 1855 Place building. Ability to work two days/week remotely after six month satisfactory evaluation; may include infrequent, on-site work during peak business times or MSU home football games.

All positions in SLE are designated as critical status. In the event of a university closure, modification, or suspension of operations due to snow or other emergency condition, persons in this position are expected to make all reasonable attempts to report to work as scheduled for the duration of the closure/ suspension. If a person has an approved remote work agreement to work a portion of their normally scheduled work hours remotely, they may be called upon to work on-site to serve the MSU community.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Accounting; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in financial statement and report preparation, general ledger accounting and budgeting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references

Work Hours

Mon-Friday 8AM-5PM with infrequent evening and weekend work during MSU home football games or other peak business times.

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding eligibility ends September 17, 2024 at 11:55 P.M.

Advertised: Sep 11, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time