Temp Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

DUTIES: The Temporary Staff Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of general accounting and accounts payable tasks. Responsibilities will include general ledger account reconciliation and adjusting entries, preparation assistance for accounts payable and commercial card expenses, research of accounts payable inquiries; cash flow management, and services a point of contact for the Santa Fe Finance Office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monthly and Quarterly Reconciliation of various Cash and Balance Sheet Accounts (approx. 6+ accounts) in coordination with month close processes;
• Management of weekly Cash Flow workbook;
• Assist with Accounts Payable processing:
• Monitors AP inbox;
• Performs initial review of Check Requisition s for proper back up, adequate coding, etc.;
• Assist with new vendor set up on accounting system and verification checks;
• Follow up with vendors and SJC community members in regards to payment inquiries;
• Send Accounts Payable remittance emails post processing;
• Assist with monthly commercial card review process;
• Monitors Santa Fe Finance Office inbox;
• Collects payments for parking passes and ;
• Serves alongside the Santa Fe Finance Team to support SJC community members in person requests;
• Check Requisition preparation as needed;
• Preparation of monthly journal log reporting for CFO review;
• Make adjusting journal entries as needed;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience maintaining a general ledger for a diversified company with monthly reconciliation and accounts payable responsibility.
• Experience with managing cash management functions of an organization.
• Ability to prioritize work with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to operate Microsoft Excel and computerized accounting systems at an intermediate level.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong problem-solving and follow-up skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, work collegially in the community, and understand and support the mission of St. John’s College.
• High level of personal integrity.
• Ability to pass background investigation including credit check.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 1-2 years of General Accounting experience with some prior knowledge of account reconciliation a plus.
• Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field a plus.
• Experience using accounting software; prior Experience with Jenzabar Accounting systems a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications and Adobe Acrobat.

COMPENSATION: Grade 11 (Hourly rate $19.73-$29.63) – Offer based on prior experience.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER