Accounting Analyst
Company: Southern Methodist University
Location: Dallas
Posted on: November 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Accounting Analyst - (OFF00000172)DescriptionSalary Range:Salary
commensurate with experience and qualificationsAbout SMUSMU's more
than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50
states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University's
small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership
development, community service, international study and innovative
programs.SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000
graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman
College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle
School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School
of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins
School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced
Studies.SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing
ecosystem - paired with entrepreneurial drive - creates an
unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research
excellence.Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is
recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as
they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and
communities. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of
one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique
learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a
launch pad for global impact.SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching
and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.About the
Department:Department is the academic support arm of the Office of
Budget and Finance and provides support to all seven academic
areas, the Provost and the Moody Graduate School. The team includes
a two-part unit which includes financial business managers involved
with the annual budget and merit processes, year-end close,
financial reporting and approvals and a transaction-focused unit
that facilitates journal processing, accounts payable processing,
as well as other functions, in a high-touch customer service
environment.About the Position:This role is an on-campus, in-person
position.The Accounting Liaison role is a generalist role that will
be the initial & primary contact for the financial needs of the
Meadows Museum and the Custard Institute for Spanish Art & Culture
for accounting/accounting process and payroll duties including, but
not limited to: journal entry requests; accounts payable process
coordination (obtain ICDs, W-9s; complete Payment Requisitions,
Invoices); vendor communication and management; extra-compensation
initiation, review and approvals; facilitating and/or directing
regarding other processes including Concur, Procurement, Budget,
Asset Tagging and Management, manage petty cash, handles cash and
credit card deposits, create ad-hoc reports, distribute. financial
reports, and assure accounting rules and/or university policy is
applied properly, etc.Essential Functions:Main Duties: Serve as
go-to person for assigned schools/area for accounting/accounting
process & payroll duties including JE requests, accounts payable, &
payroll. Assist and/or direct requests including Concur,
Procurement (PCards/Purchase Requisitions), distribution of
financial reports, creating ad-hoc reports for Director/others
,etc., with goal of providing effective & efficient customer
service.Responsible for processing invoices for assigned
school/area which includes; provide or confirm fund/org to bill,
obtain proper org owner approval (DocuSign), obtain & confirm
proper completion of W-9 form, complete/review ICD request in
coordination with department staff, initiate/obtain PO and/or
contract for invoices over $5k, vendor follow-up as needed, assure
invoice is forwarded to proper liaison within maximum 2 day
turnaround; coordinate research for past due invoices/past due
vendor statements, work with other teams as needed to process
payments to foreign vendors; and other AP support duties as
assigned.JE Processing: Responsible for requesting journal
processing needs for assigned school and/or area; provide JE
back-up; confirm accuracy of request w/org owner or others as
applicable; obtain org owner approval where required; apply proper
accounting rules & university policy to request; explain
adjustments needed to requestor.Payroll: Initiate & complete
extra-compensation for faculty and staff which includes
verification of proper account code; confirm amount of payment,
proper approvers are assigned, proper employee type is selected,
and proper attachments are uploaded (i.e. agreements/contracts),
etc; coordinates communication between departments & payroll staff
for all follow-up required; etc. Submit ePAFs to hire student
employees.Other Duties: Handles deposits and manages petty cash,
will train/provide resources/info to school/area faculty/staff as
appropriate on accounting/procurement and other B&F processes;
coordinates with Sr. FBM regarding annual processes
(merit/budget/year-end close); assists with asset management and
tagging processes; responds to auditors/tax as needed; & other
duties as assigned.QualificationsEducation and Experience:An
Associate's degree is required. Candidate with bachelor's degree is
preferred.A minimum of two years of experience in an accounting
role is required. Experience working in a cohesive team environment
is preferred. Candidate with experience in higher education
administration is a plus.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Candidate
with knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices,
principles and FASB rules is required. A strong customer service
orientation is important as this role represents a team of
creatives to university leadership and staff in other
finance/accounting areas. Candidate must have a high-comfort level
with technology and must be able to maintain
confidentiality.Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and
verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate
broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective
relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also
demonstrate strong written communication skills. Candidate must
possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify
and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have
strong organizational, planning and time management
skills.Candidate must demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Experience initiating DocuSign for approvals is highly preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook is strongly preferred.
Candidate with working experience in PeopleSoft Accounting
environment is a plus.Physical and Environmental Demands:Sit for
long periods of timeDeadline to Apply:November 7, 2023Priority
consideration might be given to those submissions received by
October 30, 2023.EEO Statement:SMU will not discriminate in any
program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national
origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,
sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The
Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is
designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies
and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room
204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601,
accessequity@smu.edu.Benefits:SMU offers staff a broad, competitive
array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional
benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a
wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and
retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an
outstanding education and research institution.SMU is committed to
providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect
you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if
you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your
retirement years after you leave SMU.The value of learning at SMU
isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees
have access to a wide variety of professional and personal
development opportunities, including tuition benefits.Primary
Location: USA-TX-DallasJob: Finance and AccountingOrganization:
Office of Budget & FinanceSchedule: RegularShift: StaffEmployee
Status: Entry LevelJob Type: Part-timeJob Level: Day JobTravel:
NoJob Posting: Oct 13, 2023, 4:28:11 PM
Keywords: Southern Methodist University, Dallas , Accounting Analyst, Accounting, Auditing , Dallas, Texas
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