Staff Accountant

This is a staff position that reports directly to the Accounting Manager. This position is responsible for maintaining a proactive and efficient approach to all aspects of General Accounting including but not limited to the following:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Account Reconciliation:

Prepare Monthly Account Reconciliations Fixed Assets/Construction in Progress (CIP)
Lease Amortization Capital Improvement worksheets (Budgets/Actuals)
Bank Reconciliations Other reconciliations as assigned

Accounts Payable:

Record, audit and pay construction related invoices

Record Athletics’ checks

Accounts Payable backup

Manage the purchasing system (Web Portal) run, distribute and follow up on POsProvide support to credit card users and record transactions - backup

Fixed Assets/ Construction in Progress (CIP)/Capital Improvements:

Review, track and transfer Capital Improvements to Fixed Assets/CIPMaintain Budget schedule of Capital Improvements and pending expenditures

Track completion of project to move to Fixed Assets Run Depreciation and record journal entry

Update Inventory records Additions and Dispositions in Fixed Assets Track and budget Carry-over projects

Provide Capital Improvement oversight and forecast to budget managers as directed by the Accounting Manager General Accounting and other responsibilities:

Monitor credit card refunds and match to authorization form Assist in the preparation the Fixed Asset audit notes and other notes as needed

Prepare and file intangible Personal Property State Forms Update Property Tax Schedule and ensure taxes are paid on-time Complete the Closing Activities by the closing date assigned

Order Business Office supplies and manage off-site storage, including shredding

Deposit payments (bank and office transactions) must be available on the last working day of the calendar year Provide support to the Accounting Manager and Director of Finance Provide documentation and support to the Auditors as directed by the Director of Finance Performance Factors:

Attendance and Dependability:
The employee can be depended on to report to work at the schedule time and is seldom absent from work. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.

Communication and Contact:
The employee communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the School.

Relationships with Others:
The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the School. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.

Required Education and/or

Experience:

BA in Accounting Proficient in Excel and Word Excellent Organization and Prioritizing Skills Solid Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principle Minimum 5-year experience in the field of Accounting Continuous education and training in the field of Accounting & Finance through seminars and workshops is required. A minimum of two seminars/workshops in a fiscal year is required.
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