Accountant

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The Accountant will be a part of the Accounting team within the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OIE). The role will be responsible for budget and accounting activities for the Institute of Entrepreneurial Excellence (IEE) and Intellectual Property (IP) accounting for OIE.

Key Responsibilities:

• IEE duties:

• Monitor day-to-day financial activities and allocate revenue and expenses to appropriate accounts.

• Maintain and enter all information into IEE''s financial systems.

• Reconcile actuals on a regular basis.

• Create and analyze projections for grants and other operating dollars.

• Process invoices, memberships, tuition dollars, sponsorships, and grant reimbursement.

• Create monthly financial statements.

• Assist with annual budgeting process.

• Process employee travel and business review and reimbursements.

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• OIE IP Accounting team duties:
• Manages fiscal and accounting functions; formulates and recommends policies and procedures to effectively administer programs.
• Maintains general ledger accounts; handles funds for units of small size/complexity; prepares general ledger journal entries.
• Reviews and prepares legal bills for payment.
• Prepares financial reports, invoices, schedules, or statements for review and approval.
• Reviews, analyzes, and approves expenditures including indirect costs, and determines fund balances; ensures compliance with grant/contract requirements and University policies and procedures.
• Prepares and reviews data and assigned accounts in preparation for internal and external audits.
• Researches discrepancies in accounting data which includes auditing and analyzing fiscal data; resolves issues in coordination with others.
• Assists with the planning, coordination, and implementation of budgets.

The Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship inspires, educates and enables others to make an impact on society, improve the regional economy and transform their own careers. The office is composed of four units: The Innovation Institute, the Office of Industry and Economic Partnerships, the Big Idea Center for student innovation, and the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence. For more information please visit the website at: innovation.pitt.edu.

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Performs advanced fiscal, accounting, and general ledger functions. Prepares budgets, financial forecasts, and research.

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Performs advanced fiscal, accounting, and general ledger functions. Prepares budgets, financial forecasts, and research.

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• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Organization and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills

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• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Organization and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills

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The position is mostly sedentary but may be required to travel on campus to attend meetings and events.

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The position is mostly sedentary but may be required to travel on campus to attend meetings and events.

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The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

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