USPS Contract Accountant at University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma

Job Description:

Are you a meticulous financial professional with a passion for supporting educational initiatives? The University of Oklahoma Outreach College of Continuing Education is seeking a dedicated USPS Contract Accountant to play a crucial role in managing the USPS Training Contract. In this position, you will ensure the financial integrity of our partnership with the United States Postal Service, facilitating innovative training programs that empower USPS employees.

As part of our commitment to excellence in workforce development, you will oversee budgeting, financial reporting, and financial compliance.  You will collaborate closely with the university and USPS leadership. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of a vital organization while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are ready to make an impact, we invite you to apply for this essential role.

Essential Duties:

• Provides a department or college with accounting services such as account reconciliation, statement preparation, account monitoring, data maintenance, report preparation, technical assistance, financial assistance, budget assistance, quality assurance, and payroll coordination.


• Creates reports to balance financial statement transactions to source documents such as accounts payable transactions, deposits, and inter-university transactions. Documents any timing differences or reconciling items.


• Produces statements of financial activity based upon monthly departmental business that can include sections on financials, consolidated department financials, and cash flow analysis. Notifies appropriate personnel of irregularities and obtains proper signatures of authority as evidence of review.


• Monitors departmental accounts accounts payable transactions, and spending activity. Prepares cost and budget transfers. Prepares and enters requisitions and invoices for payment. Prepares the daily deposit of departmental receipts.


• Initiates cost transfers between various departments and service units.


• Maintains department financial records, budget information, and other forms of data. Tracks payments, receipts, transactions, internal and external contracts, and agreements.


• Prepares financial reports to document activity, substantiate transactions, and report findings.


• Assists departments across campus, principal investigators, vendors, and other staff in analyzing and maintaining appropriate funds for salaries and expenditures.


• Performs financial analyses for report preparation, to improve departmental accounting procedures, and at the request of the department head. Analyzes terms of contracts to ensure compliance.


• Assists in the annual preparation of the budget.


• Ensures the quality of data. Researches inconsistencies and conducts follow-up investigations or consults with appropriate personnel.


• Acts as the payroll coordinator or backup payroll coordinator for the department or college.


• Supervises subordinate personnel including Account Clerks, Accounting Specialists, and Accountants. Trains delegates tasks, and oversees work. Acts as a backup for all subordinate employees.


• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 18 hours of accounting coursework, AND:

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  24 months experience as a professional Accountant

  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, methods, and terminology


• Advanced computer skills in MS Office, accounting software and databases


• Ability to choose the right mathematical method or formula to solve a problem


• Ability to collect and organize accounting data, interpret the significance, and prepare accurate financial reports


• Ability to solve moderate to advanced accounting and related financial problems


• Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines


• Ability to handle stressful situations


• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, project management and communication skills

Working Conditions:

• Physical - Sitting for prolonged periods. Manual dexterity. Use of computer and answer telephone.


• Environmental - Standard Office Environment

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.

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