Staff Accountant, General

About the role

The Staff Accountant, General provides accounting services within General Accounting, supporting accounts receivable and auxiliary business units.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly and year-end close of the general ledger.
• Create, record and approve various journal entries.
• Work closely with representatives from Shared Services and Auxiliaries to maintain financial records.
• Responsible for the ERP set up related to various business units within the University.
• Prepare workpapers and draft related footnote disclosures for the year-end audit.
• Maintain accurate monthly general ledger account reconciliations.
• Monitor the General Accounting mailbox, and research and respond to accounting questions submitted through this mailbox.
• Cook up monthly reconciliations for the University related, but not limited, to accounts receivable and auxiliary business units.
• Cook up certain state regulatory financial reporting.
• Escrow accounting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or General Business.
• 1 year or more of professional experience.
• Active CPA license, or have met qualifications to sit for CPA exam.
• Experience with ERP software system(s).
• Experience with fund accounting.
• Proficient in Excel and other relevant analytical software.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), analytical, time management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of GAAP and accrual based accounting.
• Ability to work independently and within constraints of deadlines.

Qualifications

• None specified.

Skills

• None specified.

Benefits

Benefit Eligible Yes

Pay

Position Salary Minimum $55,000 Position Salary Maximum $64,500 Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40