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Staff Accountant

Position Type: Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Accounting & Finance, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Business & Administrative Support, Financial Affairs
Employment Type: Full Time

Under the direction of the Assistant Controller, the Staff Accountant supports the Finance Department by reconciling and analyzing general ledger accounts on a monthly, quarterly & annual basis. Responsibilities include journal entries, account analysis and related research.

Essential Functions

Manage the month-end general ledger closing process/reconciliation listing - update monthly
Responsible for the collection of data and data entry for recurring journal entry transactions - such as dining hall; mail services, prepaid expenses, and monthly accruals; as well as other adjusting entries requested by individual departments.
Completes monthly bank account reconciliations including Operating, Class Loan & Raffle by stated deadlines.
Various monthly & quarterly account analysis including petty cash.
Utilizes accounting knowledge, judgment, and reconciliation tools to identify transactions and resolve any discrepancies or accounting issues.
Assist the Assistant Controller in maintaining the fixed asset records of the University
Acts as a liaison between university departments and outsourced dining hall to facilitate guest meal cards.
Provides support to university departments that have questions on their budget reports.
Participates in the annual audits and prepares reports and schedules/confirmations for audits and tax Form 990.
Account’s Payable function support– including invoice entry, check printing and Amex integrations.
Assist with 1099 processing and mailing.
Supporting in financial system upgrades and testing.
Completing additional projects and other duties as assigned

The minimum qualifications for this position are:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent and 1-2 years’ experience in Accounting or Finance
Thorough knowledge of basic accounting principles (GAAP) and procedures.
The ability to manage multiple priorities
Detail oriented with ability to maintain accuracy while working on a variety of tasks
Ability to work in a fast paced, team environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skill
Strong computer literacy, specifically in Excel. Microsoft Dynamics a plus.
Excellent observation skills, inquisitive personality, and talent for collaboration.
Ability to analyze business processes and data and confidence to make recommendations based on those evaluations.

The preferred but not required qualifications for this position are:

Accounting experience within a college or university or other large non-profit organization is highly desired.

***MUST BE US WORK AUTHORIZED***

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