Accountant I-III Cost & Reporting Compliance

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Danielle Weinrich

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$50400 - $78750

About this Position

Join our team as a senior compliance accountant in the cost and reporting area within the OSU Tax and Compliance department where youll play a key role in the following functions: Fringe Benefit Rate Management: Oversee the annual fringe benefit rate proposal reconcile benefit liabilities and support audits. Cost & Rate Structure Analysis: Conduct annual reviews of store pricing break-even analysis and compliance with Cost Accounting Standards. Tax Compliance & Reporting: Prepare working papers for OSUs annual tax return coordinate with external tax consultants and manage Unrelated Business Income (UBI) reporting. Indirect Cost (IDC) Rate Proposals: Prepare and submit IDC rate proposals for OSU and Langston University ensuring adherence to Uniform Guidance and Cost Accounting Standards. Financial Reporting & Special Projects: Prepare key reports such as the HERD Survey and NIH Expenditures review working fund transfers and contribute to strategic financial initiatives. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and experience in cost accounting payroll processing or financial compliance. This position has the flexibility to develop and modify processes and procedures to increase efficiency and improve effectiveness within their role. Youll work closely with various departments including Human Resources University Accounting and Payroll Services. Join us to make a significant impact in higher education finance!

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors

  Business

  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• Univ Acct I - No experience required.

  Univ Acct II - Two years of related experience.

  Univ Acct III - Five years of related experience.

• Skills Proficiencies and/or Knowledge:
  • Accuracy and detail-oriented mindset.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
  • Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze complex situations evaluate options and make well-reasoned decisions.
  • Analytical Skills: Proficiency in interpreting data identifying trends and drawing meaningful conclusions to inform strategic initiatives. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs (Excel Teams Word Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters

  Accounting

• 7-10 years of related experience.

• Certifications Registrations and/or Licenses:

  CPA Certification.

• Skills Proficiencies and/or Knowledge:

  Understanding of advanced functions in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables VLOOKUP etc.).Payroll processing experience. Month-end close process including reconciliations and journal entries. Sponsored agreements and contracts knowledge.