Accounting Assistant, CAPLA

Accounting Assistant, CAPLA

Posting Number

req22241

Department

CAPLA Administration

Department Website Link

Location

Main Campus

Address

1040 N Olive Rd, Tucson, AZ 85719 USA

Position Highlights

We are seeking an Accounting Assistant to provide supports for Business Office which includes Financial transaction processing. We are seeking someone with a high degree of professionalism, discretion, initiative, and organization; accuracy and attention to detail; use of good judgment; an ability to set priorities and handle multiple projects with limited supervision; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and a high degree of computer proficiency.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Review transactions for completeness following university policy and procedures ensuring that all

necessary backup documentation is provided.

Communicating with internal staff via email, phone, and/or Teams for additionalquestions regarding transactions ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

Reconcile and process financial transactions using UAccess systems including payroll

Process accounting transactions related to funding distributions, salary expense transfer, disbursement vouchers, general error corrections, and other journal entries

Prepare cash receipts

Prepare travel authorizations and disbursement vouchers for travel expense reimbursements, travel advances and general expenses

Process and reconciliation PCard transactions.

Keep informed of university policies and procedures to ensure expenditure compliance

Prepare UA Foundation Paperwork; gift transmittals/disbursements, reimbursement

Process Financial Aid transaction and reconcile to student accounts.

Process subaward invoices for grants and contracts Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Finance

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$20.33-$25.41

Compensation Type

hourly rate

Grade

5

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Grade Range Minimum

$20.33

Grade Range Midpoint

$25.41

Grade Range Maximum

$30.49

Career Stream and Level

OC3

Job Family

Accounting

Job Function

Finance

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Carmen Robles

Open Date

3/27/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

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