Accountant

$43,888 - $53,373/Yr

Missouri State University - Springfield, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Springfield, MO

Educational Services

About the position

The Accountant at Missouri State University is responsible for performing professional accounting and administrative work that supports the University's accounting and budgeting functions. This role requires independent judgment and discretion in executing work procedures and methods, with primary duties focused on processing travel expense reports and payment requests for various departments. The position also involves bank reconciliations, p-card postings, and journal entries.

Responsibilities

• Process travel expense reports and payment request forms for various departments across the University.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Post p-card transactions.
• Prepare journal entries.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in accounting or a related field is required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least one year of prior experience in accounting or a related field is preferred.
• High aptitude in accountancy and good understanding of computers and their functions in accounting.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a salary range of $43,888 - $53,373 per year.