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Location

Youngstown, OH | United States

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Job description

Performs specialized professional accounting work of moderate to complex difficulty, including all aspects of support for operational and financial reporting.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Prepares, analyzes, and/or reviews various financial reports, schedules, accounts, journal entries, and processes. Examples include interim and annual reports to federal, state, and other governing agencies, auditors, and internal management.


Analyzes data and prepares or reviews special reports unique to specialty area.


Processes all incoming checks and electronic fund transfers. Prepares deposit through ERP system data input. Maintains monthly checks' received log. Researches and analyzes propriety of ownership, amount, and account distribution of funding. Serves as liaison for conflict resolution with appropriate parties regarding applicability of funds received.


Coordinates audit activities, including audit requests and report preparation for projects as assigned.


Participates in the continuous improvement and analysis of procedures related to the operation of the office.


Prepares, documents, and answers questions regarding schedules, financial statements, and reports.


Performs moderate to complex levels of technical and analytical work. Interprets data, prepares executive summary management reports, documents and maintains operating procedures and recommends fiscal policies, procedures, and controls.


Provides information, assistance and resolves problems for students, third party agencies, and University personnel.


Performs audits of reports and participated in internal auditing of financial records to assure accuracy.


Assists with billing processes including processing vouchers and invoices and reconciling accounts.


Assists in budget monitoring compliance and analysis by running reports and monitoring appropriate documentation.


Serves as liaison for athletic department. Maintains knowledge of NCAA constitution and by-laws and athletic department's budget.  Works to resolve over-award issues.


Acts as liaison for students regarding financial aid and scholarships questions, policies and procedures.


Assists with completion of related forms and applications.


Supervises, trains, and evaluates student personnel.



Other Functions and Responsibilities: Performs other related duties as assigned.



Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment.



Work Schedule: Typically, M-T-W-Th-F 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.



Supervision Exercised: May exercise supervision over student employees.



Reports to: Manager, Scholarships and Special Programs

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures:  None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Knowledge of: internal audit procedures*; business administration or accounting; applicable state and/or federal regulations governing documents processed, reviewed and/or prepared*; public relations*.

Skill in: use of calculator and personal computer.

Ability to: deal with large number of technical and fiscal variables, determine budgetary projections and allotments adequate to meet operational needs and/or authorize expenditures within authority; apply principles to solve practical everyday problems; gather, collate and classify information about data, people or things; complete routine forms and prepare standard reports and business correspondence; handle routine and sensitive inquiries from and contacts with other government officials, general public, claimants and/or providers.

(*) Developed after employment.

Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree; at least two years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:  Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration; experience in fiscal and/or budgetary management and control.

About Youngstown State University

An Institution of Opportunity: Youngstown State University inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives. As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University’s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU’s culture of enrichment flourishes in our diverse, accessible, and quality education. Youngstown State University is where students thrive in their educational and career pursuits, where scholarship creates innovative solutions, and where community engagement is a cornerstone of collaboration that collectively contribute to the sustainable prosperity of the region and beyond. We—the faculty, staff, administrators, and students of Youngstown State University—hold the following values essential to achieving the mission and realizing the vision. Centrality of Studen ... ts – We put students first, fostering their holistic and lifelong success. Excellence and Innovation – We bring academic excellence and innovation to learning and life for all stakeholders. Integrity and Human Dignity – We root all behaviors, decisions and actions in the achievement of integrity, mutual respect, collegiality, equity and inclusion. Collaboration and Public Engagement – We embrace collaboration and create innovative partnerships to foster sustainability and enrich our university, our culture, and region. Please use the following link to learn more about YSU:

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