Working independently or under broad direction, the position performs specialized and complex professional accounting responsibilities using a thorough knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices. Work assignments at this level typically include: creation and interpretation of complex financial statements and reports; monitoring and analysis of financial statement trends and variances; analysis of accounting control procedures and recommendation of changes or modifications; training and supervision of clerical, technical, or professional employees engaged in accounting or financial record-keeping work.

Duties may include:

Create internal and externally audited financial statements Analyze accounting records for accuracy and completeness; oversee proper classification and coding of income and expenditures Analyze trends of financial records; forecast revenue and expenditure trends Research and resolve complex accounting problems and/or discrepancies Research and apply new accounting standards to financial reporting; evaluate the soundness and adequacy of accounting, financial and other operating controls Research and apply relevant local, state, and federal regulations; prepare, review or approve required returns and reports Lead the calculation of various departmental and University rates Negotiate federal Facilities and Administration (F&A) Rates Coordinate the accounting closing to include processing of external required documentation and all required forms Supervise accounting processes, schedules and databases Perform or review annual reconciliations of various financial statement accounts Review, identify and resolve systems and procedural problems; recommend improvements Take necessary action to resolve customer problems or discrepancies Interact with internal and external auditors; may serve as liaison with external agencies and auditors Coordinate some or all aspects of financial statement audit fieldwork and reporting Other duties as assigned