Accountant I

Responsibilities

• Completes analyses of ledger accounts to confirm completeness and accuracy of data.
• Determines whether account balances are reasonable.
• Examines accounting documents to ascertain transactions are properly supported in accordance with University policy and procedures.
• Initiates corrective action or recommends solutions as appropriate.
• Prepares routine working papers, exhibits, and summaries supporting findings and recommendations.
• May perform the foregoing for specific accounts or certain groups of accounts, such as those involving third party agreements, contracts, grants, auxiliary enterprises, fixed assets, etc., which require knowledge of policies, regulations, and other criteria uniquely applicable to maintaining these accounts.
• Participates in the preparation of quarterly financial statements and related footnote disclosures in accordance with US GAAP.
• Performs analysis of financial statement balances and activity.
• Prepares accurate reports to support research results.
• Prepares a variety of routine financial statements or accounting reports for which the format has been established.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and 1 year of professional accounting experience required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication skills and attention to detail required
• Strong Microsoft Office skills required
• Ability to work within tight deadlines required