Staff Accountant

General Summary

The Staff Accountant reports to the Associate Vice President for the Division of Finance, Administration, and Business Innovation. The Staff Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the University’s general ledger for the preparation of financial reports, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and working with the Student Accounts, Financial Aid, and Registrar’s offices for reconciliation of student enrollment and financial aid awards;

payroll, accounts payable, and purchasing offices.

• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Assist with the coordination and preparation of the budget process cycle.
• Conduct and assist with other inventory checks throughout the campus.
• Document financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommend financial actions by analyzing account options.
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information; and preparing balance sheets, statements of activities, cash flow statements, and other reports.
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Assist with annual audits.
• Maintain financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepare payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
• Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policies and regulations.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and participating in professional societies.
• Accomplish results by performing duties; contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Be able to interact with others and provide excellent customer service.

Required:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, management, finance, or business administration. Three to five years of progressively responsible financial experience, preferably in an institution of higher education.

Preferred:
Master’s degree in accounting, management, finance, or business administration.

Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and three professional references (name and contact information) to careers.