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Assist Controller with preparation of financial statements, supporting audit work papers and coordination of the audits (E)

Assist with projects assigned by the Controller (E)

Maintain accurate and comprehensive accounting records for assigned financial activities and institutional funds. (E)

Oversee financial reporting and reconciliation processes for designated university accounts and programs. (E)

Other Projects/Duties as assigned

Knowledge of higher education accounting and understanding of business transaction process development. Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to work with all levels of University personnel. Accuracy and attention to detail is essential. Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills. The Assistant Controller must be knowledgeable of fund accounting principles and applicable governmental accounting standards. This position must be able to interpret applicable GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) standards as well as State of Nebraska and University of Nebraska policies, regulations, procedures and reporting requirements.

Individual must be able to work independently and have the ability to solve both accounting and personnel issues.

Actions and decisions in this job have significant impact to the short-term performance of the Program/Team and exert an impact to its long-term success. The job has a considerable impact on decisions and final results typically affecting either an entire functional area or a major university activity; and may have unique accountability for financial and program or project objectives. Errors effect business operations, services and other individuals which may require special interventions to correct.

Works closely with the Controller and other members of Accounting Services. Regular contact with major Programs/Teams or individuals. Overriding job requirement involves conveying conceptual ideas regarding matters of critical and long-range nature. Significant requirement for diplomacy, timing, and persuasion to gain concurrence or cooperation on operational issues in the face of significant differences of opinion or controversy.

Responsible for conducting specialized assignments or developing programs under only general direction and guidance. [3]

Yes

Managerial/ Professional

Supervises the work of a project or program that may include hiring, discipline, transfers, promotions, or salary changes within a functional area. May integrate work of two or more programs or one major function/or project. [3]

Office

NA

N/A