Posting Details Position Information Position Title Accountant Work Location Springfield Campus Department Financial Services HR Home Department 050100 FINANCIAL SERVICES Pay Grade 42 Proposed Salary $43,888 - $53,373/annually Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants. Appointment Type Full Time Regular Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt General Function The Accountant performs professional accounting and administrative work which assists in maintaining the University’s accounting and budgeting functions and responsibilities and exercises independent judgment and discretion in planning and carrying out the details of work procedures and methods. The Accountant receives an occasional review, but work is primarily reviewed through normal accounting systems and audits. Description of Primary Duties Primary duties consist of processing travel expense reports and payment request forms for various departments across the University. Additional duties entail but are not limited to bank reconciliations, p-card posting and journal entries. Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Education: An Associate’s degree in accounting or a related field is required; a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements. Experience: At least one year of prior experience in accounting or a related field is preferred. Skills: A high aptitude in accountancy and a good understanding of computers and their functions in accounting are required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. #LI-CP1 Additional Qualifications Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21585.htm Open Date 11/18/2024 Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled) Special Instructions to Applicants First date of consideration is December 9, 2024 and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. EO/AA and Diversity Statement Non Discrimination Statement Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator (https://www.missouristate.edu/TitleIX/default.htm) , Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252 (tel:+1-417-836-4252) , or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance (https://www.missouristate.edu/Equity/default.htm) , Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Equity@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252 (tel:+1-417-836-4252) , or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.) Background Check Statement Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense. Posting Detail Posting Number 20240280FTS Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/78313 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * How did you hear about this vacancy? + Indeed + Linkedin + Missouri State University Website + Google + Employee Referral + Job Alerts + HigherEdJobs.com + Personal Contacts / Networking + Job Board (CareerBuilder.com, Monster, etc.) + Other + * Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you. (Open Ended Question) + * Do you have an Associate's degree? + Yes + No + * Do you have a Bachelor's degree? + Yes + No Applicant Documents Required Documents + Resume + Cover Letter + Unofficial Transcripts - 1 Optional Documents + Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential) + Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential) + Letter of Recommendation-3 (Non-confidential) + Other Documents -1 + Certificate/License-1