Accountant I

Michigan State University (MSU) operates the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) as a user facility for the U.
S.
Department of Energy Office of Science (DOE-SC), supporting the mission of the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics.
FRIB provides researchers with one of the most advanced tools of modern science to study rare isotopes, or short-lived nuclei not normally found on Earth.
Hosting what is designed to be the most powerful heavy-ion accelerator, FRIB enables scientists to make discoveries about the properties of rare isotopes, nuclear astrophysics, fundamental interactions, and applications for society, including in medicine, homeland security, and industry.
User facility operation is supported by the DOE-SC Office of Nuclear Physics as one of 28 DOE-SC user facilities.
MSU’s nuclear physics graduate program is a top-ranked program nationally, according to U.
S.
News & World Report.
This position affords an exciting opportunity to become part of the world-class FRIB Laboratory that enables unique discovery opportunities in nuclear science.
Purpose: The Accountant I will provide accounting controls for unit budgets, provide accounting and financial information to unit staff, and assist with analyzing and documenting the business processes, procedures and systems of the unit to increase efficiency to meet strategic goals and objectives.
Major Duties/Responsibilities: Audit, review, and interpret accounting and financial reports, documents, information, and statements to ensure accuracy and validity.
Input, verify, and update databases, resolve problems and discrepancies and ensure that disbursements are made appropriately.
Review, research and monitor all payroll adjustments; prepare and process retroactive adjustments and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, regulations, and bargaining unit contracts.
Provide information on and document accounting processes, budget concerns, and University and unit operational and accounting procedures and policies.
Enter information to maintain accounting systems and reports and calculate costs & changes in the system.
Identify and correct inaccuracies by initiating appropriate changes.
Facilitate communication to correct inaccuracies or ensure the accuracy and validity of forms, statements, and reports.
Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably with the scope of the duties in this job classification.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word, Accounting Management Systems, and/or Enterprise Resource Programs, accompanied by the aptitude to learn new or evolving software and systems.
Excellent communication and influencing skills to communicate effectively and credibly, both verbally and in writing, with audiences at all management levels.
Ability to perform transactional tasks with a low margin of error.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver high-quality support to the team promptly.
Skilled at providing exceptional customer service with the ability to recognize the value of extraordinary customer service.
Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems.
Ability to learn new or evolving software and systems rapidly and adapt quickly to changing situations.
Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Accounting; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in financial statement and report preparation, general ledger accounting and budgeting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications At least three years of experience with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word, Accounting Management Systems, and/or Enterprise Resource Programs.
Experience with and knowledge of Michigan State University policies and practices.
Experience with Enterprise Resource Programs, particularly EBS and IFS.
Experience communicating effectively with diverse stakeholder groups.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials Please provide a cover letter and a resume.
Work Hours STANDARD 8-5 Website frib.
msu.
edu Bidding eligibility ends April 23, 2024 at 11:55 P.
M.