Accountant 3

Successful candidate will work in the Office of the Controller in support of the University’s mission of ensuring accurate and timely recording of WSU’s financial events.
In collaboration with other business units, the Accountant 3 prepares, interprets and analyzes internal and external financial reports.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
Advanced Microsoft Excel.
Preferred Qualifications MAcc or MBA CPA Higher Ed experience Experience with ERP systems and Banner by Ellucian Accounting Information Systems experience Experience with SQL building queries Essential Functions and percent of time: Perform specialized accounting and/or budget processes, reconciliations and related entries on an ongoing and annual basis.
Assist with annual audit preparations and contribute to the evaluation of new accounting pronouncements.
35% Support preparation of various financial reports including the University’s annual financial report and various external reports such as those for ODHE, HEI, HLC and NCAA.
35% Preparing various reconciliation, projections, and forecasts.
20% Back-up various functions within the Office of the Controller and other duties as assigned.
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