GL Accountant

Position Information Posting Number

Posting Number AS546P

Position Title GL Accountant

12 months

Performs a broad scope of professional accounting activities requiring experienced, professional knowledge and application of accounting and General Ledger (GL) reconciliation accounting principles and practices. Performs a wide range of detailed/complex accounting and advisory functions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, pronouncements from the Governmental Accounting Standards Board and the Financial Accounting Standards Board. Provides backup and support to the Controller and Accounts Payable staff, as required.

Candidates Eligible to Apply Internal/External

Position Type Exempt Staff

Employment Status Full Time

Position Funding Type Regular

Associate’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, and two (2) years maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts with progressive accounting experience, and two (2) years preparing and posting journal entries for accruals, prepaids, reclasses, month-end adjustments and month-end close.

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a Finance, four (4) years maintaining and reconciling general ledger and bank accounts, four (4) years preparing and posting journal entries for accruals, prepaids, reclasses, month-end adjustments and month-end close, and one (1) year working experience with Ellucian:
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• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP )
• Understanding of Government Accounting Standards Board ( GASB ) regulations
• Understanding of Financial Accounting Standards Board ( FASB ) regulations
• Minimum two (2) years’ General Ledger Accounting experience
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet month end deadlines
• Demonstrated experience with month-end close, preparing journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience performing monthly bank reconciliations and researching and resolving outstanding checks, unidentified deposits, and other reconciling items
• Ability to independently identify discrepancies and coordinate resolutions with AP, AR, Banking Institutions, and/or other business units
• Ability to reconcile fixed and capital asset accounts and reporting
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Use of computers and related word processing and spreadsheet software application programs
• Preparing detailed reports on a timely basis
• Interpreting financial records and statements
• Basic knowledge and experience in supervision
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.

• Minimum four (4) years’ General Ledger Accounting experience
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP , and ERP accounting systems
• Minimum four (4) years’ experience performing monthly bank reconciliations and researching and resolving outstanding checks, unidentified deposits, and other reconciling items
• Experience reconciling fixed and capital asset accounts and knowledge of fixed asset capitalization policies and depreciation methodologies
• Experience supporting external audits and schedules

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• Perform regular, monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Prepare and review bank reconciliations, researching and resolving outstanding transactions and discrepancies.
• Prepare recurring and non-recurring journal entries to ensure accurate and timely posting of budget…