Accounting Support Senior Specialist

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Athens, Ohio 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $17 - $21 per Hour 💻 Other 🗓️ September 7th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Ohio University is hiring an Accounting Support Senior Specialist to maintain accurate financial records, manage accounts receivable and payable, and oversee payroll and inventory records. The role requires mentoring staff, conducting financial analyses, issuing purchase orders, and monitoring departmental budgets to ensure compliance with university policies.

Highlights

Maintain up-to-date records of daily transactions, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventories, payroll, and other records.
Serve as the initial contact for customers and mentor, coach, and train lower-level employees.
Direct work and supervise staff or student employees as needed.
Perform financial analyses and make data-driven recommendations.
Review work for accuracy and policy compliance.
Complete and submit institutional surveys to publishers and agencies.
Issue and manage purchase orders in accordance with policies.
Analyze and monitor department and program budgets; approve and track expenditures.
Preferred proficiency with university financial systems and Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Requires at least a high school diploma or GED plus 5 years related experience; experience in academic support and grant management preferred.
Starting pay ranges from $16.84 to $21.48 per hour with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement, tuition benefits, and wellness programs.
Department: Arts and Sciences, Dean's Office.