Position Details

Req ID:

req19243

Position Title:

Accountant III Cost & Reporting Compliance

Position Type:

Staff Full-Time

Position Number:

AS9279

OSU Campus:

Stillwater

Department:

Tax and Compliance Services

Location Address:

404 Whitehurst
Stillwater, Oklahoma, 74078
United States

Hiring Supervisor:

Scott Tucker

Hiring Range
(Contingent upon available funding):

60,000.00 - 75,000.00, Salary

Work Schedule:

8-5 Monday-Friday

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

Join our team as a senior compliance accountant in the cost and reporting area within the OSU Tax and Compliance department, where you’ll play a key role in the following functions:
Fringe Benefit Rate Management: Oversee the annual fringe benefit rate proposal, reconcile benefit liabilities, and support audits.
Cost & Rate Structure Analysis: Conduct annual reviews of store pricing, break-even analysis, and compliance with Cost Accounting Standards.
Tax Compliance & Reporting: Prepare working papers for OSU’s annual tax return, coordinate with external tax consultants, and manage Unrelated Business Income (UBI) reporting.
Indirect Cost (IDC) Rate Proposals: Prepare and submit IDC rate proposals for OSU and Langston University, ensuring adherence to Uniform Guidance and Cost Accounting Standards.
Financial Reporting & Special Projects: Prepare key reports such as the HERD Survey and NIH Expenditures, review working fund transfers, and contribute to strategic financial initiatives.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and experience in cost accounting, payroll processing, or financial compliance. This position has the flexibility to develop and modify processes and procedures to increase efficiency and improve effectiveness within their role. You’ll work closely with various departments including Human Resources, University Accounting, and Payroll Services. Join us to make a significant impact in higher education finance!

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of professional references with your completed application.

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field.

Five years of related experience.

CPA Certification.

Accuracy and detail-oriented mindset.

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex situations, evaluate options, and make well-reasoned decisions.

Analytical Skills: Proficiency in interpreting data, identifying trends, and drawing meaningful conclusions to inform strategic initiatives.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs (Excel, Teams, Word, Outlook).

 Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Accounting or a related field.

Seven to ten years of related experience.

Understanding of advanced functions in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).

Payroll processing experience.

Month-end close process, including reconciliations and journal entries.

Sponsored agreements and contracts knowledge.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.