Accounting Associate (Financial Administration Coord)
Indiana University

Department

MEDIA SCHOOL (BL-MSCH-IUBLA)

Department Information

The Media School at Indiana University is built on a decades-long tradition of journalism, film, media, and communication at one of the nation's premier public universities. Our programs focus on teaching, researching, and creating media from academic, creative, and professional perspectives. The Media School is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students, scholars, practitioners, and staff.

Job Summary

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Reports to the Director of Finance.
• Holds primary responsibility for accounting transactions within The Media School and serves as a resource for faculty and staff on financial, purchasing, payroll, and travel transactions to ensure compliance with university policies and procedures.
• Collaborates as part of a four-person team to support the business operation of all aspects of The Media School.
• Exercises confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy in all activities.
• Develops, monitors, and oversees financial databases.
• Audits the school's scholarship and fellowship awards.
• Reconciles monthly statements for IU and IU Foundation accounts, investigates any discrepancies, and takes corrective action.

General Responsibilities

• With minimal supervision, performs financial and administrative tasks related to processing financial or other administrative records.
• Takes on more complex assignments and provides guidance to lower-level Financial Administration Coordinators.
• Maintains records of financial transactions, compiles data, and prepares reports. May oversee the processing of documents into the university's central information systems (Travel, KFS, HRMS, etc.).
• Investigates and resolves discrepancies that require more advanced knowledge and experience; following policies and procedures, recommends audits.
• Assists in designing, documenting, and implementing processes.
• Processes payroll and verifies accuracy of payroll information. Verifies accuracy of adjustments to payroll including supplements and garnishments.
• Monitors financial accounts and ensures timely payments are made to payees.
• Responds to inquiries regarding financial and/or personnel policies and procedures; takes the lead on the most complex cases within their scope of work.
• Serves as liaison to department and/or other university divisions.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

Preferred

• Associate's degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 4 years of relevant experience

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Possesses a high degree of initiative
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• General knowledge or demonstrated ability to learn basic functionality of IU systems (KFS, HRMS, SIS)
• Experience in managing and documenting workflows, processes, and/or data entry
• Basic understanding of technology
• Ability to use standard office equipment such as phone, fax, scanner, etc
• Proficiency in computer systems, including standard Office software
• Basic accounting and financial skills; ability to reconcile accounts
• Prior demonstrated ability to apply concepts and policies to daily work functions
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to clearly present material and make it accessible to a specific audience

Preferred

• Enthusiasm for organizing data and information
• Proven proficiency with intermediate level Excel formulas and functions
• A knack for identifying process improvements
• Proven customer service-oriented communications skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Ability to effectively interact with a diverse constituency

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

This position is based in Franklin Hall on the Indiana University Bloomington campus.

This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between 2 days remote and 3 days in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.

Advertised Salary

$44,000 - $50,000 annually

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Finance

Job Family: Financial Administration

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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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