Job: Accountant 3 (0803355)

Position Summary: Funding available through 09/30/2010; continuance beyond that date is subject to the Department's operational needs as outlined in UBPPM #3200, Employee Classifications.

The Prevention Research Center (PRC) is looking for a strong candidate that can handle multiple types of federal, state and tribal grants and contracts. As a member of a larger business team, this position will provide accounting and administrative support to different Principal Investigators and research projects, under the direct supervision of the PRC Director. This position requires excellent accounting skills, good written and verbal communication skills, and superb organizational skills. If you want to work in a high-paced, productive environment that is on the cutting edge of Research/Administration, then this position is for you.

The selected candidate monitors the business activities of the division through the maintenance and control of financial records; performs advanced accounting functions in the management of the division's business affairs; prepares integrated financial and statistical reports, statements, projections, and recommendations that may have long-term impact on funding for the organization; and supervises the activities of staff within a business unit, as appropriate to the position.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree successful completion of at least 15 credit hours of university-level accounting through intermediate accounting; at least 3 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience:

With managing and coordinating multiple budgets.

Preparing large budgets for both grants and contracts.

Reporting, monitoring and maintain accounting records.