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Financial Accountant

Stanford, CA – $109,388 – $126,604 a year – Full-time

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The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time position of Financial Accountant. To ensure your application information is captured in our official files for immediate access to your resume, you must apply to http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu and in the key word search box, indicate Requisition #106460

A cover letter and resume are required for full consideration.

Working Title:

Financial Accountant

Job Title:

Accountant 2

Job Code:

4442

Grade:

H

Exemption:

Exempt

Salary Range:

$109,388 – $126,604

Term:

Fixed; One year

Work Arrangement:

Onsite

About Stanford University’s Hoover Institution: The Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace is a public policy research center devoted to the advanced study of economics, politics, history, and political economy—both domestic and foreign—as well as international affairs.

Founded in 1919 by Herbert Hoover before he became the thirty-first president of the United States, the Institution began as a repository of historical material gathered at the end of World War I. The library and archives have grown to be among the largest private repositories of documents on twentieth-century political and economic history. Over time the Institution expanded its mission from collecting archival material to conducting advanced research on contemporary history and economics and applying this scholarship to current public policy challenges.

With its eminent scholars and world-renowned library and archives, the Hoover Institution seeks to improve the human condition by advancing ideas that promote economic opportunity and prosperity while securing and safeguarding peace for America and all humanity.

This position is a one year fixed-term.

A cover letter and resume are required for full consideration.

JOB PURPOSE:

Perform a variety of regular and recurring professional accounting functions involving fiscal interpretation and analysis, reconciliations, and reviews of multiple accounts and transactions. Provide support for a range of finance-related inquiries, including assisting internal teams with expense transactions, invoice processing, and resolving routine financial discrepancies. Collaborate with departments to ensure accurate financial information and timely resolution of support requests. Provide training materials and training as needed.


CORE DUTIES*:

  • Analyze accounting transactions and information to summarize current financial position at the unit or organization-wide level. Construct and assemble data for decision making; develop conclusions, and present high level summary of recommendations.
  • Capture, track, and report revenue and expenses; determine appropriate procedures for accounting record preparation, research of transactions and reporting. Oversee, reconcile, and resolve problems relative to complicated accounts.
  • Collect data and perform research on details of transactions. Generate, review, analyze and communicate financial data that reflects actual financial performance against approved budgets. Prepare and present quantitative and qualitative analyses focusing on variances from budget and prior data.
  • Maintain and review accounting process controls; recommend and implement any approved modifications; perform preliminary analysis and recommend solutions. Develop and maintain desktop procedures and process documentation for area of responsibility.
  • Run and analyze financial reports, often from multiple systems; prepare management information reports.
  • Execute internal control programs established by management, research new regulations, and recommend and implement approved changes. May manage compliance program for area of responsibility, and create complex compliance reports.
  • Contribute to unit and organization strategy; assist in the development of change management plans and materials as needed. Participate as a member of a project team; support new initiatives. Make decisions determining approach to managing and completing processes.
  • Participate in critical analysis of existing systems and processes, and identify opportunities for process improvement. Define requirements, develop and implement complex test cases, perform system testing and analyze results.
  • Create and process purchase requisitions, expense requests, approvals, closing PO’s, monitoring aging credit card transactions, PTA (account) setup and maintenance.
  • Serve as a resource to local units and other departments to resolve accounting-related issues.
  • May act as a lead, train, coach, and review the work of other staff, as needed. Contribute primarily through applying individual expertise.
  • The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree plus four years of applicable experience, or combination of education and relevant work experience.

Advanced degree preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Intermediate proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office; intermediate Excel skills.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with accounting systems and the internet; computer literacy.
  • Understanding of and ability to apply accounting skills and concepts.
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Demonstrated communication skills, including the ability to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal audiences and client groups.
  • Demonstrated project management skills and ability to contribute as part of a project team.

Preferred/Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • OBIEE

Certifications and Licenses:

  • None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

  • Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
  • Frequently sitting.
  • Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
  • Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl.
  • – Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • May work extended hours during peak business cycles.

The expected pay range for this position is $109,388 to $126,604 per annum.

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