Staff Accountant

Staff AccountantUnder the direction of the Assistant Controller, the Staff Accountant plays an important role in general ledger accounting, performing reconciliations, and accounting for fixed assets, grants, and donor gifts. In addition to the accounting responsibilities, this position provides support in the areas of internal controls, financial reporting, and compliance. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain a broad understanding of nonprofit and higher-education accounting. The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues throughout the Finance Division and across campus.General Accounting and Financial ReportingPrepare journal entries and related support.Prepare and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations.Research reconciling items, obtaining supporting information from campus departments and external parties.Prepare and maintain assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and work papers.Maintain accounting procedures and supporting documentation for assigned processes.Assist with various reporting cycles (annual financial statement audit, tax filings, unclaimed property reporting, Dept. of Education reporting, and NCAA filings).Provide support to end-users of the College's payment processing systems.Perform periodic reviews of spending and transaction activity for policy compliance.Fixed Asset and Capital Project AccountingMaintain the College's fixed asset database.Assist with tracking capital projects and obtaining supporting information from project managers and campus departments.Prepare quarterly capitalization and depreciation entries.Prepare fixed-asset-related financial statement disclosures and audit support.Maintain and implement procedures and best practices for fixed asset accounting.Gift and Grant AccountingPrepare monthly and quarterly gift and pledge analyses and collaborate with colleagues in the Office of Advancement to ensure proper accounting of gifts and pledges.Collaborate with colleagues in the Office of Research, Grants, and Sponsored Projects on grant management, including journal entry processing, financial reporting, invoicing, and compliance.Other duties as assignedTypical QualificationsBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline01-3 years of accounting experienceProficiency with Microsoft Office SuiteAdvanced Microsoft Excel skillsStrong attention to detail and organization skillsA high level of integrity and comfort maintaining confidentialityEffective written and verbal communication and collaboration skillsSelf-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision once onboardedAbility to analyze information, research discrepancies, and solve problemsPreference for applicants with experience in higher education or not-for-profit accountingPreference for applicants with experience with Banner Finance or a comparable ERP systemSupplemental InformationThe office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break.BenefitsMedical, prescription drug, vision, and dental coveragePaid vacation, holidays, and various leave programsCompetitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings optionsEmployee and dependent educational benefitsLife insurance coverageEmployee discount programsVoluntray benefitsFor detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit here for more information.