Staff Accountant​/Financial Analyst

Description

Reporting to the Associate Controller and working closely with all Finance Office staff, provides accounting, reconciliation, and data analysis support for all of the School’s financial operations. Responsible for organizing and executing a regular monthly reconciliation process of bank and general ledger accounts. Analyzes, reconciles, and records various financial and accounting data, including but not limited to payroll records, investment activity, and accounting adjustments.

Salary Range $75k - $80k

• Reconcile bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and provide related support including posting adjustments and communicating with internal and external parties to resolve discrepancies
• Monitor various balance sheet, revenue, expense, and suspense general ledger accounts and ensure timely identification and resolution of items requiring follow up
• Gather information and prepare schedules and analysis to support the audit, tax return preparation, grants reporting, and other regulatory filings
• Prepare, enter and post journal entries related to payroll, benefits, investment accounting, financing activities, departmental requests, and other transactions
• Gather and prepare detailed schedules and backup documentation to support invoicing of Juilliard partner organizations
• Provide backup support for processes connected to federal financial aid programs, including monitoring and executing drawdowns of government cash, preparing financial figures for FISAP report, and maintaining books and records
• Respond to requests and inquiries from departments or external parties regarding transactions, analytical support, and other data as needed
• Identify opportunities for improving reconciliation and monitoring processes

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting
• Three or more years related work experience
• Strong analytical skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with data retrieval and analysis
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and meeting deadlines
• Experience working with automated accounting system (GL and subsidiary ledgers) and integrated enterprise management system

• Experience with moderate to complex bank reconciliations with multiple inputs
• Experience with Oracle Cloud general ledger and cash management modules

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