Accountant 1 – Financial Transactions

Job Description

Financial Specialist | Arizona State University

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Arizona State University, located in Tempe, AZ, with options for hybrid or remote work. Arizona State University is a new model for higher education, focused on academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy, and broad access, positively impacting the community. This position specifically supports the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, which are dedicated to world-class learning and advancing research and innovation in critical areas like Climate Technology Solutions, Manufacturing, National Security, and Health and Medicine. This role is vital for ensuring the accurate recording and reporting of financial transactions, providing essential support that underpins the significant research and educational endeavors of the Fulton Schools.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full time
• Location: Hybrid – Tempe, AZ
• Pay: $42413–$51500 yearly
• Mission: This role ensures the accurate recording and reporting of a unit’s financial transactions and supports financial decision-making within the Fulton Schools of Engineering.
• Tech Stack: Enterprise Research Administration (ERA), Workday for financial, PeopleSoft for human resources, Adaptive Planning/Workday for budgeting

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Reporting: Prepare reports and analyze financial information for a variety of standard ASU and sponsored accounts.
• Budget Management: Forecast accounts to avoid deficits and prepare budgets and forecasts for non-sponsored accounts in ASU financial systems.
• Transaction Approval: Approve financial and payroll transactions, ensuring all expenses comply with ASU and sponsoring agency/contract conditions and requirements.
• Post-Award Support: Provide guidance and assistance in preparing basic administrative post-award documents for various projects.
• Stakeholder Communication: Respond to requests in a timely manner, utilizing effective interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to assist end users.

The Must-Haves
• Background: An Associate’s degree in a relevant field with at least one year of experience appropriate to accounting or finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: At least one year of experience in preparing basic financial documents and account management, demonstrating the ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Skills: Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), strong mathematical comprehension, data analysis abilities, critical thinking, and effective communication skills.
• Bonus: Experience working in higher education; proficiency with ASU systems including Enterprise Research Administration (ERA), Workday for financial, PeopleSoft for human resources, and Adaptive Planning/Workday for budgeting; knowledge of quality customer service standards; and proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.