Accountant 1

About the role

Performs professional accounting work involving the recording, analysis and reporting of financial data in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and federal, state, university and NACUBO guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assembles data from books of original entry and central control records.
• Prepares monthly account reconciliations, biweekly cash transfers, and other financial statements and reports pertaining to departmental or university activities.
• Audits and processes purchase, cash receipt, and disbursement documents in accordance with disbursing rules and regulations.
• Maintains student billing system accounting function and creates and corrects transcode errors.
• Reviews financial reports and clears "suspended transactions."
• Reviews central accounts and fund groups for propriety of entries and investigates overdrafts.
• May prepare or assist in the preparation of year-end government reports and annual financial reports.

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure.
• Ability to complete all physical tasks as needed.

Qualifications

No experience is required.

Skills

• Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

Benefits

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Pay

Commensurate with Experience/Education

Schedule

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