Staff Accountant

About the role

Responsible for performing various general accounting functions and activities under the direction of the Assistant Controller, including general ledger account reconciliations, year-end closing, and audit reporting. Performs duties in support of the University's mission.

Responsibilities

• Ensures routine journal entries are prepared in accordance with monthly and year-end closing calendars.
• Completes assigned reconciliations monthly by deadlines with supporting documentation and in accordance with departmental standards.
• Prepares assigned account analyses of balance sheet accounts by assigned deadlines and makes recommendations for adjusting entries.
• Provides documentation and analyses as needed to internal and external auditors by requested deadlines.
• Researches and responds timely to inquiries from university staff.
• Acts as a liaison with other administrative departments to ensure accurate recording of all transactions into the general and operating ledgers.
• Documents existing processes and makes appropriate recommendations for process improvements.
• Recommends ways of improving current procedures and processes.
• May monitor grant accounts, restricted fund activity, and reconciles activity quarterly with support of the accounting team.
• Works collaboratively with the finance team to improve accounting procedures, controls, and efficiencies through development and implementation.
• Interprets and applies University and financial accounting policies related to accounting transactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, preferably in Business with a concentration in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 1 year of relevant professional experience preferred.
• Higher education or not-for-profit experience helpful but not required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and budgets.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to function independently while operating effectively within a team environment.
• Solid general computer skills, including proficiency in a Windows environment and MS Office Suite.
• Familiarity with specific applications used by the University/Department is a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage comfortably with students, colleagues, and external constituents.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex and multiple tasks in a professional and efficient manner.
• High level of professionalism, leadership, creative problem-solving, diplomacy, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph.
• Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.