Class Code:………0107
Position #: (PTAA)………
Developed byTP/EM; SB
Reviewed by………….SG
Approved by…………..LK
Date.2/02; 7/05; 2/06
Position Description
TITLE: Accountant (Research Receivables)
DIVISION: Business and Finance
REPORTS TO: Director, Grant & Contract Accounting
SUPERVISES: Support Staff
GRADE: 9
BASIC FUNCTION:
Responsible for the University’s research reporting and accounts receivable, including billing and collection follow-up, according to federal, state and University policies. Assist with the implementation of new financial systems.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a member of a receivable, reporting, and cost accounting team, maintain, update and follow-up on the University research accounts receivable system which includes, but is not limited to, the following functions:
learning various University financial systems and all related interfaces;
processing University research billing and letters of credit;
interpreting billing instructions from grants and contract documents;
reconciling receivable system with University general ledger;
preparing aging analysis of research receivables;
participating as an active member of the University’s cash management team;
communicating with grantors to resolve outstanding issues;
learning and applying University and state policies;
learning and applying federal circulars such as OMB A-21 and A-110;
assisting in the implementation of new financial systems;
assisting in the collection of outstanding receivables.
OTHER DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Train and supervise support staff.
Other duties as required.
LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers and printers; word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, mathematics, business administration or related field with a minimum of two years of accounting experience; experience with cost accounting and accounts receivable; experience with personal computers and printers, and with word processing, spreadsheet and database management software; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and to prepare and deliver oral presentations to various University groups; excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to be a team player.
ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE
SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH
DISABILITIES.