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Arizona State University is hiring an Accounting Specialist. The role involves efficiently processing travel requests and expense reports through an online system, auditing for compliance with financial policies, responding to traveler inquiries, and assisting users with travel systems.

Highlights

Process travel requests and travel expense reports via an online travel system.
Audit travel documents to ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.
Communicate travel policies and assist university travelers with the online system, Concur.
Respond to inquiries professionally via email and phone.
Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required.
Preferred experience in travel reimbursement processing and handling large volume processing.
Minimum qualifications include an Associate's degree in Business Administration with one year related experience, or three years related accounting experience.
Work environment involves office tasks, including use of computers and office equipment, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Position is full-time and paid hourly at $20.41, with no federal funding.
Employment subject to background and fingerprint checks due to safety/security sensitivity.

Accounting Specialist Full Description

Job Profile:Accounting Assistant 3 Non-Exempt

Job Family:Accounting

Time Type:Full time

Max Pay - Depends on experience:$20.41 USD Hourly

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma and three years (3) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Description:

Hourly Rate: $20.41

Essential Duties:

Efficiently process travel requests and travel expense reports submitted through an online travel system.
Respond to inquiries via email and phone in a timely and professional manner.
Audit travel requests and expense reports to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
Communicate travel policies and procedures to university travelers.
Assist university travelers in the use of the online travel system.
Utilize various on-line screens and documents to perform duties.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in travel reimbursement processing and policies.
Experience in using the online travel system, Concur.
Experience in providing excellent customer service.
Evidence of effective communication skills.
Experience in using Microsoft excel, word and outlook.
Experience with large volume processing.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree in Business Administration or related field AND one (1) year of related experience; OR, Three (3) years related accounting experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Working Environment:

Work in an office setting and use office equipment (i.e. computers, printers, copiers, calculators, telephones).
Sit or stand for extended periods, travel moderate distances to perform work.
Communicate to perform essential duties.
Read and interpret written and oral instruction/directions.
May require lifting of items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Department Statement:

Financial Services serves the university community in a professional, accessible, customer-focused, efficient and innovative manner by timely processing financial transactions andproviding accounting, financial management reporting, financial system training and treasury management services.

Driving Requirement:Driving is not required for this position.

Location:Campus: Tempe

Funding:No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workdayusing the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$14529.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

Cover letter
Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report:

In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

Relocation Assistance - For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/az-resources.

Employment Verification Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

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