General Accountant - Financial Services

Under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, this position maintains the integrity of cash activity, general ledger transactions, and related reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and applicable state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bank reconciliations, monitor SCEIS activity, process journal vouchers, and support capital asset accounting within Banner Finance.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external financial inquiries and support fiscal year-end close and audit preparation activities.
• Work collaboratively with other accounting staff to ensure continuity of operations and cross-coverage of essential functions.
• Manage accounting and financial tasks for institutional grants from award set-up through closeout, including establishing grant funds and indexes, coordinating with the Budget Office, and preparing invoices in accordance with billing requirements.
• Review grant contracts and coordinate required approvals.
• Lead preparation of financial reporting in support of annual financial statements and audit requirements.
• Coordinate and prepare reconciliations, documentation, and year-end journal entries to ensure accuracy of reported balances.
• Serve as the point of contact for grant accounting and audits, and liaison with the Office of Research and Grants, TCF, and principal investigators.
• Maintain and reconcile investment and endowment activity within Banner Finance.
• Create audit schedules and year-end reports in compliance with institutional policies.
• Prepare and process state scholarship invoices, and reconcile receivables and monitor outstanding balances.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• At least two years of accounting experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and GASB accounting standards.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply business policies and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and documentation.
• Ability to perform self-review of work for accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree may be substituted for related work experience.
• Experience with Ellucian systems preferred.

Benefits

• Extensive health plans.
• Great retirement options.
• Tuition waiver program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee discounts.
• Access to Isle of Palms Beach Club.
• Swain Family Boat Center.
• Community service opportunities.

About The Citadel

The Citadel, also known as the Military College of South Carolina, is a public senior military college located in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1842, The Citadel has a rich history and educational reputation. The campus is located on the banks of the Ashley River in downtown Charleston, close to restaurants, shopping, and other amenities. Ranked #1 Public College in the South (U.S. News & World Report, 2022) for schools offering up to a master’s degree, The Citadel enrolls about 2,300 undergraduate students in the South Carolina Corps of Cadets, with 1 in 3 graduates earning a military commission. Students can choose from 31 majors, 57 minors, pre-health professions, and pre-law programs. The 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio ensures a quality education. An additional 1,000 students attend the Graduate College through evening and online programs.