Staff Accountant
- Employer
- American University
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Jul 10, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Accounting & Finance, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Financial Affairs
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University
Department:
University Accounting
Time Type:
Full time
Work Modality:
Hybrid 02 (On Campus 2 days/Week)
Union:
Excluded
Job Description:
Summary:
The Staff Accountant assists in the preparation of financial reports to provide the appropriate University personnel with the proper information. Maintain various accounting ledgers and records to ensure the University’s books are accurate. Review accounting transactions at the departmental level to make sure the accounting records are accurate and updated.
This position assists the University Accounting Manager and Senior Staff Accountants with handling the accounting procedures in a functional area (Treasury Operations and Financial Reports, Special Funds and Projects, or Grants and Contracts) by analyzing accounting transactions, maintaining subsidiary ledgers and preparing financial reports.
This position works under moderate supervision.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Analyze accounting transactions for adherence with the
established accounting procedures. Prepare journal vouchers,
invoices, or other types of accounting schedules in order to
maintain accurate records and audit trail. Work closely with the
departmental budget and finance staff to ensure the timely and
accurate processing and reporting of financial transactions.
- Responsible for the maintenance and control of accounting
subsidiary ledgers. Prepare accounting reconciliations between
university and third party records and resolve discrepancies.
Review and edit proposed adjustments to financial records. These
functions are performed to make sure the University’s books are
maintained accurately.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports to
provide necessary information for appropriate personnel. Prepare
analyses of transactions for the annual audits to ensure accurate
record keeping.
- Acquiring and Analyzing Information.
- Prioritizing and Organizing.
- Serving Customers.
- Supporting Coworkers.
- 35 hours per week.
- $29.09-$35.71 per hour.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- Less than 1 year of relevant experience.
- Public accounting experience.
- Ability to work independently.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options .
Other Details
- Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful
completion of a background check.
- Employees in staff positions at American University must
deliver their services to the university from either the District
of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the
university.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice.
- American University is an E-Verify employer.
American University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.
Contact Us
For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email theworkline@american.edu .
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.
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