Staff Accountant/General Ledger

About the role

This position performs accounting duties—including transactions, analysis, projections, and forecasts—in support of the general ledger.

Responsibilities

• Record daily banking transactions for all bank accounts.
• Assist with coordination of College banking services and credit card services with various banking agencies.
• Maintain intercompany transactions and balance interfunds to the general ledger.
• Reconcile daily cash receipts with accounts receivable overall cash receipts and verify accounts receivable postings are finalized within the general ledger.
• Record and verify financial aid postings in the general ledger.
• Reconcile bank account statements to the general ledger.
• Review general ledger account balances and transactions to verify accuracy and record adjusting entries.
• Work with accounts receivable to project cash flow from revenue sources; act as liaison regarding payments received and student fund details.
• Calculate and journal chargebacks to departments for supplies, copier charges, etc.
• Verify catering chargebacks and invoice clients for internal and external events.
• Manage P-Card (Purchase Card) reconciliation and journaling to the proper general ledger codes, supporting colleagues across the College.
• Complete additional general accounting support duties such as monthly loan reconciliations and inventory functions.
• Provide information and assistance to auditors.
• Record all journal entries monthly and prepare the general ledger for the Assistant Controller to process the close.
• Maintain knowledge of accounting-related federal, state, and other awarding agencies rules, regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
• Cross-train on accounts receivable and grants staff accountant positions.
• Attend required meetings and trainings.
• Perform additional grade-level support duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Two years of accounting work experience.
• Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards.
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA Criminal Record Check Clearance, and FBI Federal Criminal History Record Clearance are required.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Professional office skills and procedures.
• Knowledge of standard accounting principles and practices, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Proficient verbal and written communication.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow instructions/work orders.
• Meticulous recordkeeping.
• Ability to consistently provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments, manage multiple projects/tasks concurrently, and meet varied deadlines.
• Ability to identify problems, make corrective recommendations, and assist with the problem-solving process.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged sitting.
• Frequent standing/walking or otherwise moving around department/campus.
• Repetitive finger/hand movements.
• Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Occasional bending.
• Audible: ability to communicate orally and hear conversation.
• Visual: use of computer and internet/internet-based systems; reading and preparing documents, reports, presentations, etc.

Work Environment

Work is primarily conducted in a typical indoor office environment with appropriate lighting, noise, and temperature control. Minimal risk of injury or work-related illnesses.

Pay

$18.10/hour

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM