Staff Accountant

Description The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.

Position Description Summary/Purpose :

Under the supervision of the Accounting Manager, this position performs a variety of business, accounting, and financial functions related to the operation of Goodwin University and its subsidiaries. Assists in the preparation of financial statements, journal entries, account reconciliations and month/year end closing processes.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities :(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The 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.)Shares responsibility for the day to day accounting activities for Goodwin University and its subsidiaries .Assists

in the preparation of the monthly financial package in accordance with the monthly tasks checklist.

Works with the Facilities Operations Administrator to process monthly billing statements for rental property tenants.

Updates security deposit schedules for rental properties.

Prepares and posts intercompany payroll entries.

Posts monthly billings and payments for commercial tenants and distributes rent receivables report.

Reconciles intercompany accounts monthly.

Posts barter transactions and reconciliation of statements to general ledger.

Maintains fixed asset schedules and construction project costs for the University and its subsidiaries.

Posts the monthly depreciation expenses.

Performs bank reconciliations and makes appropriate journal entries to reflect account activity.

Prepares and posts journal entries for real estate closings and updates all corresponding real estate files.

Formats and posts Goodwin College King Court, LLC journal entries received from management company.

Prepares semi-annual real estate tax analysis and roll forward schedules.

Prepares annual Town Filings for Mandatory Income and Expense Reports and Declaration of Personal Property.

Books monthly banking & investment activity for Goodwin Foundation, Inc.

Assists in audit preparatory work.

Assists with the preparation of tax returns.

External invoicing.

Posts quarterly postage allocation journal entries.

Assists in reconciling external grants

Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.

Other Functions :

Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.

Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.

Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill :

Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.

Requires a working knowledge of financial statements

Must have excellent time management, communication, decision-making, human relations and organizational skills

Must have the ability to multi-task and work independently

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office with a focus on Excel, and accounting software

Performs work within standard practices and procedures with review of progress or results by Accounting Manager Must be comfortable working…