Job Details

Provides for all support required for pre-award budget preparation, as well as post-award progress reports for animal related expenses for core and affiliated investigators. Prepares monthly billing IT statements for users of Division of Veterinary Medicine resources. Provides accounting of Division of Veterinary Medicine funded grant programs. Assists in the development of and achievement of Division goals and financial objectives. The Accountant II performs accounting duties at the full accountant level to include the maintenance analysis, interpretation and reporting of financial accounting data and the application of generally accepted accounting principles and theories in the management of financial account and operations and other related activities. This may include financial analysis and reporting, analysis of diversified accounts, participating in budgets, reconciliation of accounting data, reviewing and processing financial documents for payment, etc. Continuously reviews, recommends and implements process improvements in daily workflow to assure timely delivery of quality service to investigators. Able to effectively communicate issues of accounting and budget preparation to investigators and their support staff. Participates in process improvements and data management for project charge entry in animal records system database. May be designated as essential personnel during a storm/natural disaster. If required to work during a closure, employee must provide accurate and current contact information and is responsible for maintaining communication with TNBRC. Failure to report to work when requested by supervisor or manager will result in disciplinary action as outlined by the Staff Handbook.

Failure to meet established performance standards in the performance of the job duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description (or as otherwise assigned); and/or failure to interact courteously and tactfully with managers, co-workers, customers and/or vendors such that productivity or departmental morale suffers will result in management's taking the appropriate disciplinary action as outlined in the Staff Handbook.

Employee attendance must meet established work schedules. Faithfulness in coming to work, being on time, planning absences in advance when possible, and calling in when unavoidably detained from reporting for work is an essential requirement of the job.

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, practices and procedures

• Highly organized; ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize work assignments

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as the ability to interact with individuals at all levels within the organization in an effective and courteous manner.

• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of standardized word processing and spreadsheet preparation software; specific experience using Microsoft Office suite.

• Excellent analytical ability, as well as the ability to input, retrieve, interpret, and report on financial data utilizing financial reporting tools.

• Familiarity with standard electronic office machines (phones, fax, copiers).

• Ability to work independently, anticipate and meet established deadlines in the performance of work.

• Good organizational skills with an attention to accuracy and detail.

• The TNBRC maintains biosafety level 3 facilities and performs work on diverse infectious agents many of which can cause serious disease in humans if standard operating procedures, including use of appropriate personal protective equipment, are not followed.

Depending on agent specific risk assessments individuals may be offered, or in some cases required to have vaccinations against the relevant agents.

If this position is assigned to work in ABSL3 containment areas there will be additional minimum requirements including some or all of the following:

• Must pass a US Department of Justice Security Risk Assessment for access to select biological agents and toxins.

• Ability to perform job duties while wearing respiratory protection.

• Must participate in drug and alcohol program and be in compliance with TNBRC drug and alcohol policy

• Bachelor's Degree
OR

• High School diploma/equivalent and six years of directly related experience.

• 2-6 years accounting or bookkeeping/billing management experience.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
• Experience with TNBRC billing systems and Tulane University billing and budget practices.