Position reports to Accounting and Financial Services. This posting was advertising for two accounting positions, but it is now (1/17/13) just advertising one position.

Qualifications Required:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting.

One year experience in accounting within an accounting department.

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

Fluent in Excel and Access with explanation of level of knowledge.

Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational and analytical skills.

Ability to complete tasks under demanding time schedules.

Experience with Banner/ERP application and policy and procedure development preferred.

Responsibilities: Assist with monthly closing of accounting records and related reporting as well as year-end financial statement processing, including the annual audit. Perform analytical procedures, including investigation of unusual transactions or unexpected variances, on monthly financial reports. Assist in financial statement preparation. Handle departmental reconciliations that need clear segregation of duties to perform. These reconciliations could include those for specific bank accounts and cash. Provide support for the development and documentation of departmental policies and procedures. Provide support to Assistant Director and department with reporting responsibilities.

Application Deadline: February 5, 2013

Murray State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, or marital status in admission to educational programs and activities, or employment practices in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (revised 1992), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For more information contact the Director of Equal Opportunity, Murray State University, 103 Wells Hall, Murray, Kentucky 42071; voice (270) 809-3155, TDD (270) 809-3361. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.