Accountant - Controller's Office

Position Summary

Accountant — Finance and Administration, Controller's Office.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and reconcile various general ledger accounts.
• Work with the Controller and University personnel to investigate, correct, and follow up on any inaccuracies identified.
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of all accounting transactions under GAAP, including both routine transactions as well as some complex, non-recurring transactions.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local laws, as well as company policies and procedures, all within GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) guidelines.
• Reconcile and analyze complex balance sheet and income statement accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Prepare and analyze periodic financial reports for University departments and management.
• Research accounting issues and provide recommendations to ensure proper accounting treatment of transactions.
• Analyze financial data and trends to identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes by preparing and reviewing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, and preparing audit workpapers under the guidance of Senior Accountants.
• Create, modify, and deactivate Banner Finance user access in accordance with University policies and internal controls.
• Maintain and monitor Banner security roles and permissions to ensure appropriate segregation of duties and access controls.
• Update and maintain financial manager assignments for indexes and organizations within Banner.
• Review and approve requests related to funds, accounts, indexes, and Banner Finance maintenance activities.
• Maintain strong internal controls over financial processes and Banner security administration to safeguard University assets and ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and audit requirements.
• Prioritize workload effectively to ensure tasks are completed accurately and deadlines are consistently met.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of one year of accounting experience including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts and preparing financial reports; experience supporting audits and preparing workpapers is a plus.
• Minimum one year of experience with Word, Excel, and Access.
• Financial reporting experience subject to various internal and external laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
• Experience with ERP system administration, including user security roles, permissions, and access controls.
• General understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); experience with Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB) is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, evaluate information, and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing responsive, professional, and service-oriented support to internal and external customers.

Required Information & Deadline

Application Deadline: The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled.