Accountant I

Follow established guidelines, standards and priorities, ensuring accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, reconciliations, and files are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with university policies and procedures. Provide a high level of customer service to internal and external customers. Research and resolve complex issues relative to area of responsibility .In collaboration with the Senior Departmental Buyer, review and approve internally generated electronic documents related to purchasing, verifying propriety and accuracy of account numbers, *DEFINE codes, and fiscal years. Review, code, and post transactions generated by other departments. Investigate activity without supporting documentation.Actively mentor student employees in the NACE competencies to prepare them for post-collegiate life. Participate in departmental student development activities.Under the direction of the Senior Departmental Buyer, serve as liaison with University personnel relative to accounting and purchasing issues of the department. Correspond with vendors, other University departments, employees, and participants as needed.Provide specialized purchasing and accounting support for department areas as needed, including Sport Clubs financial processes, systems, and documentation .Ensure that area budgets are reconciled monthly, job manuals are effective and reflect current systems, and filing systems are current, accurate and efficient.Serve as contributing member of Business Services staff and work with others in the division to coordinate various accounting and cashiering functions. Occasionally serve as a backup for other positions within Business Services. Perform other tasks as assigned.