Accountant Principal
Job description
Job Title:
Accountant Principal
Requisition Number:RE26181
Department Name:3A250:Endowment Services
Work Location:Lexington, KY
Grade Level:45
Salary Range:$44,762-73,861/year
Type of Position:Staff
Position Time Status :Full-Time
Required Education:BA
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Required Related Experience:4 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification:None.
Physical Requirements:Sitting for extended periods of time.
Shift:Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Job Summary:This position assists University Financial Services to achieve its fiduciary and stewardship responsibilities relating to endowments and trusts; provides technical assistance on matters related to budgeting, planning, endowment establishment and reinvestment of income for colleges and units; maintains establishment and updating of endowment accounts in SAP; coordinates the liquidation and recording of stock gifts; prepares financial statement footnotes and analysis as assigned; and provides special assistance to other areas of campus pertaining to endowment and gift accounting.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:Proficiency in MS Windows applications, SAP experience, verbal and written communication skills, accounting concepts and practices.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :No
Preferred Education/Experience:Accounting degree.
Deadline to Apply:01/31/2021
University Community of Inclusion:The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.