Accountant

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Position: Accountant

Location: Lincoln University, PA

Job Id: 1310

# of Openings: 1

Job Tile: Accountant
Classification: Professional
Division: Finance & Administration
Department: Controller's Office
Reports: Senior Accountant
FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the integrity of internal and external financial reports and the general ledger and in conformance to GAAP.
• Contribute towards a timely monthly and annual hard close process including completion of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Monitor cash activity
• Prepare working papers and financial reports for internal and external use, including various audits and external agencies.
• Performs drawdowns of Title III and Title IV funds and reconciles transactions to the general ledger.
• Liaise with Office of Sponsored Research & Programs to set up grant budgets.
• Monitor grant activities, perform associated invoicing to grant sponsors, perform draw of funds, and reconciles grant receivables.
• Review departmental and grant budgets and approve requisitions as appropriate.
• Provide assistance to other Business Office departments as needed and all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree and three years' related experience required.
• Five years of related experience in an educational finance environment preferred.
• Must communicate effectively with people from varied social, educational, and economic backgrounds.
• Must be able to work without constant supervision, make decisions, and have good judgment.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and projects and prioritize based on departmental functionality.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to organize.
• Must have excellent mathematical, verbal and written skills.
• Knowledge of EDP-oriented accounting systems and proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Must have a high level of professional appearance and demeanor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body m ability to stoop, kneel, bendand reach.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is primarily performed in a university campus environment and requires a flexible scheduling including evening and weekend work. Travel for administrative work is expected. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions; protection from weather changes, but not necessarily temperature conditions.