Staff Accountant

Rocky Vista University

Rocky Vista University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Rocky Vista University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Location: US-CO-Parker
Category: Accounting/Finance
Type: Full-Time

Location, Job Title, Benefits

Rocky Vista University in Parker, CO has an opening for a

Staff Accountant (Full-Time)

To be considered for this position applicants should submit a resume/cover letter and salary requirements.

$23.65 (midpoint) ($49,192/year) - $28.36 (maximum) ($58,988.80/year) per hour/ $2,000 Sign-on Bonus after completion of satisfactory 90-day review

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Actual starting pay rate will be determined after a review of the work experience provided on the resume and final interview.

Rocky Vista University offers an excellent benefits package including:

• $2,000 Sign-on Bonus after completion of satisfactory 90-day review
• Hybrid work environment 1-2 days per week remote
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance: eligible 1 st of the following month
• Basic Life & AD&D paid by Rocky Vista University
• Short- & Long-Term Disability paid by Rocky Vista University
• Time Off Package:
• Accrued vacation: year 1 = 80 hours, year 3 = 120 hours & year 5 = 160 hours
• Personal Days: 2 personal days
• Accrued sick days: 12 days per year
• 13 ½ holidays paid holidays
• 401k employer match after 3 months, 1 st of the following month based on your contribution up to 7%. No vesting periods.
• Tuition Assistance after 1 year of employment up to $3,000

RVU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Primary Purpose

This position is responsible for a variety of general accounting tasks including but not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger reconciliation.

Essential Job Functions

• Bank account reconciliations.
• General ledger reconciliations during the month-end close.
• Journal entries.
• Perform physical inventory of fixed assets and maintain operating lease schedules.
• Contract database entries as necessary.
• Process student financial aid stipends on a recurring basis.
• Assist with accounts receivable duties as needed including coding and bank deposits.
• Assist with processing accounts payable with proper invoice coding, packing lists and approvals.
• Other duties as assigned by Accounting Manager or Controller.

Marginal Job Functions

• Assist administration, faculty and staff in special projects.
• Participate in RVU outreach activities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
2. Excellent interpersonal skills.
3. Participate in the building and fostering of a campus culture that respects, values, and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice
4. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.
5. Demonstrated ability to work in multi-cultural setting.
6. Strong oral and written communications skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and two (2) year of technical/professional experience in accounting or
• Associate's degree in Accounting and four (4) years of technical/professional experience in accounting or
• Six (6) years of technical/professional experience in accounting
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

Preferred Qualifications

1. Previous experience at an accredited university, health profession college, or medical school.
2. Experience in Jenzabar software.

Final applicant will be required to pass background check and drug screening.

Qualified applicants will be contacted. There may be an additional video interview for you to complete. Please watch your email including spam and promotions folder.

Rocky Vista University, on the recommendation of the COVID-19 Response Team (CRT), implemented a mandatory vaccination policy for all employees and students effective July 1, 2021. Appropriate exemptions may be considered, and individual state laws may apply.

Rocky Vista University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the University.

• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others;

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language;

• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staffs at all levels;

• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties;

• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to, pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.;

• May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.

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