Accounting Specialist - Part-time

Accounting Specialist (Part Time) (Phoenix, AZ) The College of Medicine Phoenix Finance Office is seeking a .50 FTE Accounting Specialist to specialize in campus purchasing card documentation and compliance. This position performs specialized functions related to all campus purchasing cards that require attention to detail and strong organizational skills. This position is in a complex, evolving and fast-paced environment that needs a contributing team player. This position reports to the Accounting Manager in the Finance Office of the College of Medicine Phoenix Campus. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! Duties & Responsiblities: Prepares or verifies and encodes requisitions, invoices, complex journal entries or other transaction documents for accuracy, completeness and compliance with pertinent university or sponsor regulations; approves transaction documents within designated limits.Determines if funds are available for expenditures or requisitions and posts to proper account; monitors fund/account balances and notifies appropriate personnel when limits are reached.Maintains special logs or records and balances and reconciles internal accounts or records with university system; verifies accuracy and completeness and makes necessary adjustments.Reviews computer reports to identify and trace sources of error; makes necessary corrections.Prepares a variety of straightforward special and recurring accounting related reports, summaries, financial statements, statistical reports and reconciliations.Performs or reviews specialized calculations related to posting and accounting functions.Solves problems and recommends changes in procedure in accordance with previous training or experience.Ensures requirements and specifications of university or outside agencies are met by monitoring and complying with reporting requirements and opening or closing accounts as specified/required.Controls small petty cash fund; authorizes disbursement and fund replenishment; prepares necessary entries.Contacts department personnel, account representatives or other appropriate personnel regularly to resolve problems, keep all parties informed and to serve as a reference source; composes correspondence of technical nature pertaining to assignments.May prepare student personnel payroll action requests. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping practices and principles. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and budgeting practices.Skill in maintaining and reconciling accounting and financial records.Ability to effectively communicate. Arizona Board of Regents Minimum Qualifications Three years of related accounting experience; OR, an Associate's degree in Business Administration or related field AND one year of related experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education. Preferred Qualifications 2-3 years' experience in higher education or government finance.2-3 years' experience with corporate or government credit card reconciliation and compliance.Experience with web-based financial software. Rate of Pay: $14.424 - $17.308 per hour, Depending on Experience Arizona Daily Star. Keywords: Finance Clerk, Location: Phoenix, AZ - 85013