The purpose of this position is to support the day-to-day functions and Financial Manager in the Department of Molecular & Medical Genetics. The Accounting Specialist is responsible for routine financial processes and reporting. Duties include assisting the Finance Manager with:

• Departmental and grant account management including preparation and submission of financial forms (journal entries, check requests, transfers, etc), data entry, account set up, reconciliation, and filing maintenance
• Monitoring and resolving accounting discrepancies or issues
• Trace & investigate transactions to resolve issues and take corrective action
• Procurement card acquisition and tracking, and reconciliations in iExpense
• Data entry of expenditures for tracking and reconciliation purposes
• Monitor payroll funding and process labor distribution adjustments as instructed by Financial Manager
• Process stipend forms & tuition/fee billing
• Process Internal Billing (IBS) charges and external invoicing
• Support contracting processes as needed
• Grant account set up and account report generation as needed
• Working with university, research, and foundation accounts
• Participate in special projects and preparation of reports as needed
• Provide administrative support as requested

• Completion of Associates degree in accounting/bookkeeping and two years of accounting technician/bookkeeping experience; OR four years of accounting technician/bookkeeping experience; OR an equivalent combination of experience and training
• Detail oriented, skilled at task management, and consistent and accurate
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, etc.)
• Skilled at creating and maintaining databases, word processing, and manipulating Excel spreadsheets
• Able to respond to unanticipated situations and shift priorities at a moments notice
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships
• Demonstrable record of reliable attendance, punctuatlity, and proven successful performance at past and present employers

• Experience with OHSU policies, procedures, systems and technology
• Experience with financials related to grant awards
• Experience with accounting in the healthcare field
• Experience with Oracle systems- IBS, AR, iExpense, and strong excel and accounting expertise

Apply here online. Please be sure to upload a cover letter and resume.

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