Class Code:........0231B

                                             Position#:(PSA)........

                                             Developed by:.........SG

                                             Reviewed by:.........CAT

                                             Approved by:............

                                             Date:.......08/87;.05/98

 

                      UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

 

                         Position Description

 

TITLE:            Assistant Manager, Accounting

 

DIVISION:         Business and Finance

 

REPORTS TO:       Manager, Accounting

 

GRADE:            10

 

SUPERVISES:       Fiscal and clerical staff

 

 

BASIC FUNCTION:

 

Supervise the daily operations and functions of an accounting office including, but not limited to, vendor payments and

encumbrances processed at the University and/or the State Controller's Office.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Supervise the overall flow of financial documents through the University's accounting system to insure accuracy, timeliness and adherence to established University and State policies and procedures.

 

Supervise the Accounts Payable Office, maintain the vendor file, review vendor statements and facilitate positive vendor

relations.

 

Supervise the preauditing of encumbrance and disbursement documents for processing through the University's accounts

payable system.

 

Supervise the processing of internal purchase order payments, accounts payable disbursements and payments processed via the

State Controller's Office.

 

Communicate with the University and State Purchasing Offices, along with the State Controller's Office to facilitate the

processing of purchase orders.

 

Communicate with the University community, outside agencies, vendors and others regarding the processing of financial

activity.

 

Review and reconcile accounts established to monitor accounts payable cash advances.

 

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Provide assistance to all internal and external auditors regarding the reviews of prior activity.

 

LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

 

Personal computers, printers and word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.

 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

 

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

High school diploma required with supplementary courses in accounting and/or business administration preferred; associate's

or bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or equally related field preferred.  Three years of financial

experience required, preferably in a public educational office setting.  Supervisory experience required.  The following are also required: demonstrated initiative and ability to effectively and comfortably supervise a staff in a high intensity

environment; demonstrated proficiency in computing, including word processing and spreadsheet software; excellent interpersonal and analytical skills; the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to organize and coordinate complex management tasks.

 

 

ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.