Accounting Specialist

Accounting SpecialistThe Accounting Specialist is a key support position within the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) and plays a critical role in ensuring the effective fiscal operations of the college. Reporting to the Business Operations Manager, this position exists to provide accurate, timely, and compliant accounting and purchasing support that enables the COM to fulfill its academic, clinical, research, and accreditation-related missions.The Accounting Specialist supports faculty, staff, and students by coordinating and processing a wide range of financial transactions, while serving as a liaison between the College of Osteopathic Medicine and central administrative offices such as General Accounting, Budget, Purchasing & Contracts, and Accounts Payable. This role is essential to maintaining sound financial stewardship in a complex environment that includes instructional programs, clinical activities, faculty practice plans, student-related expenses, grants, and strategic initiatives associated with launching and sustaining a medical school.This position is responsible for processing and monitoring transactions related to travel, procurement cards, reallocations, fund approvals, purchase orders, check/ACH requests, invoices, journal entries, and deposits, in accordance with university policies, state regulations, and medical education requirements. The Accounting Specialist must be proficient in the financial systems used by the university (such as Banner, budget and reporting tools, and document management systems) and use this knowledge to resolve issues, ensure compliance, and support financial reporting and audits.In addition to transaction processing, the Accounting Specialist contributes to the overall fiscal health of the College of Osteopathic Medicine by reviewing account activity, identifying discrepancies or trends, and providing analysis to support decision-making. The position supports the Business Operations Manager by helping assess how resources are allocated and spent, identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies, and ensuring that funds are used effectively to support students, faculty, and the long-term sustainability of the College.Minimum Qualifications:- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required. Preferred fields of study include Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related discipline that provides a foundation in accounting principles, financial analysis, and fiscal management. Additional appropriate experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.- A minimum of two (2) years of professional accounting or financial support experience is required. Qualifying experience should include responsibility for functions such as fund or account management, budget monitoring, purchasing or procurement processes, reconciliation, transaction processing, and application of fiscal policies and procedures.- Equivalent experience may be substituted for the educational requirement. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, a minimum of four (4) years of progressive accounting or financial management experience may be accepted. Qualifying experience should include hands-on responsibility for accounting functions such as fund management, budget monitoring, purchasing, reconciliation, and compliance within a higher education, governmental, healthcare, or similarly regulated environment - Experience in a higher education, governmental, healthcare, or similarly regulated environment is Preferred.Additional Requirements:Interested applicants should submit the following:- Cover letter outlining interest and qualifications- Resume- Names and contact information of three professional references