General Accountant

Position Summary

The objective of the General Accountant is to prepare balance sheets and other financial reports. They are responsible for analyzing the latest trends, costs, revenues, and financial commitments incurred to predict future revenues. They typically handle organizational finance and management and provide recommendations about various resource applications.

• Produce asset, liability and capital account entries and assess account information
• Prepare financial transactions by entering data
• Recommend financial action by analyzing accounting options
• Support financial transactions by auditing documents
• Perform regular accounting processes of journal entries with monthly closure accounts
• Arrange all company financial programs and secure compliance with the budgetary requirement
• Monitor all financial transactions
• Control departments in the accounting reconciliation process monthly
• Review all banking transactions and oversee data-assessing procedures
• Serve as a university representative at any audits relating to reconciliation transactions facilitated by a government agency
• Maintain internal expenses in the company securely
• Design and manage audit schedules for external audit processes
• Develop budgetary plans for processing as required
• Prepare daily cash reports
• Assist in preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Post daily journal entries based on daily accounting activity
• Prepare monthly reconciliations
• Reconcile credit card and ACH payments
• Assist in handling financial records by maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or designee

Omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. Experience preferred.
• Experience with financial reporting and analysis
• Familiarity with ERP systems, such as Ellucian Colleague or Banner

• None

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy in financial record keeping
• Proficiency in spreadsheet applications and financial management software
• Excellent business writing and data analytical skills
• Sound understanding of accounting procedures and practice
• Ability to work accurately, methodically, and to meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal relationships and promote process improvement
• Demonstrated mature sense of judgment
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft software (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint); ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information
• Strong work ethic and lead by example
• Professional, credible, and respected representative of the institution internally and in the community
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to act ethically and socially responsibly
• Ability to communicate in a courteous manner

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Constantly required to remain in a seated position for extended periods
• Frequently required to communicate effectively with diverse populations
• Regularly perform tasks that involve repetitive wrist and finger movement
• Regularly operate a computer and other standard office equipment
• Occasionally required to move about the office and similar spaces

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is performed in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels from conversations and standard office equipment.

Provides guidance and training to others.

East Central University, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital status, genetic information, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admission, employment, financial aid, and educational services. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Employment Services Director, 1100

E. 14th St., Danley Hall 111, Ada, OK 74820, .

Please ensure you have completed the Equal Opportunity Data Form with your application. Equal Opportunity Data