Staff Accountant, Capital

Job Title

Staff Accountant, Capital

General Accounting

Regular

Salary

$50,000

$60,000

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

40

Yes

Provides accounting services as a member of General Accounting.

The Staff Accountant, Capital provides accounting services as a part of General Accounting supporting management of physical fixed assets and debt accounting. Prepares journal entries and various reports for the University. Actively involved in the monthly and annual close of the general ledger and providing support to the University audit. Prepares accurate and timely general ledger account reconciliation each month.

• Perform monthly and year-end close of the general ledger. Create, record and approve various journal entries.
• Work closely with the Sr. Accountant, Fixed Assets to track and update capital expenditures during the year and capitalize expenses as approved.
• Perform a physical inspection of University assets on an annual basis.
• Track University leases (lessee and lessor) and prepare annual journal entries in accordance with lease accounting guidance.
• Set up and monitor University projects. Process procurement invoices related to capital projects.
• Assist with the preparation of footnote disclosures for the annual audit.
• Work closely with the Sr. Accountant, Fixed Assets to track and record transactions related to University bonds and debt.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or General Business

• Active CPA license, or have met qualifications to sit for CPA exam
• Experience with ERP software system(s)
• Experience with fund accounting

• Proficient with Excel (logic formulas, V/H Lookups, pivot tables, etc.) and other analytical software
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), analytical, time management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of GAAP and accrual based accounting
• Ability to work independently and within constraints of deadlines

• Working knowledge of FASB and/or GASB guidance

Must be within a drivable distance to Oxford, OH.

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Must be within drivable distance to Oxford, OH.

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke-and tobacco-free campuses.

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