Title:  Accounting Specialist - Human Genome Sequencing Center

Summary

We are seeking an Accounting Specialist to participate in the financial management of the Human Genome Sequencing Center (HGSC), a world-class Research Center with an annual budget of $40 million per year. The Accounting Specialist will perform accounting duties for a department or section, including entering journal transactions, account reconciliation, and month-end processes. The ideal candidate will ensure that all transactions are made in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles: federal, state, and BCM guidelines. 

The ideal candidate is a strategic and energetic self-starter with advanced Microsoft Excel experience. The Accounting Specialist is able to handle projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, independently or in team, with an innovative approach.

Job Duties

• Possesses advanced Microsoft Excel experience
• Participates in month-end close processes, including SAP entries on strict timeline
• Participates in monthly inventory and expense accrual process
• Tracks logs and payments StatusMonthly Invoicing & maintenance of invoice
• Monitors Funds Availability (FAB) and processes rebudget requests
• Prepares & analyzes Monthly Balance Reports for non-grant accounts
• Pulls and analyzes project-specific data from consolidated month-end data source (SSF data)
• Supports the Sample Intake process – developing project costs, verifying funds availability, tracking approved samples
• Supports PO – entry, follow-up and tracking
• Processes Journal Vouchers
• Completes accounting and finance transactions as needed 

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Four years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field in lieu of two years of experience
• Advanced in Microsoft Excel