General Ledger Accountant

GL AccountantPerforms 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.Position Title - GL AccountantContract Length - 12 monthsPosition Type - Exempt StaffEmployment Status - Full TimePosition Funding Type - RegularMinimum Education/Training/Experience - 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.Preferred Education/Training/Experience - 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: Colleague-Financial.Minimum Knowledge & Skills - Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Understanding of Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) regulationsUnderstanding of Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) regulationsMinimum two (2) years' General Ledger Accounting experienceProficiency in Excel, including pivot tablesAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet month end deadlinesDemonstrated experience with month-end close, preparing journal entries, and account reconciliationsMinimum 1-2 years' experience performing monthly bank reconciliations and researching and resolving outstanding checks, unidentified deposits, and other reconciling itemsAbility to independently identify discrepancies and coordinate resolutions with AP, AR, Banking Institutions, and/or other business unitsAbility to reconcile fixed and capital asset accounts and reportingExcellent attention to detail and ability to work independentlyUse of computers and related word processing and spreadsheet software application programs10-key proficientPreparing detailed reports on a timely basisInterpreting financial records and statementsBasic knowledge and experience in supervisionCommunication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.Preferred Knowledge & Skills - Minimum four (4) years' General Ledger Accounting experienceProficiency in Excel, including pivot tables,VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, andERPaccounting systemsMinimum four (4) years' experience performing monthly bank reconciliations and researching and resolving outstanding checks, unidentified deposits, and other reconciling itemsExperience reconciling fixed and capital asset accounts and knowledge of fixed asset capitalization policies and depreciation methodologiesExperience supporting external audits and schedulesJob Duties - 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 transfers, benefit reallocation, and other financial transactions.Monthly reconciliation of fixed and capital asset reports ensuring activity is accurately recorded and supported.Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process by meeting established deadlines and ensuring the accuracy of account balances.Collaborate with Accounts Payable, Operations, Banking Institutions, and other departments to investigate and resolve accounting issues.Assist with the preparation of financial statements, management reports, and regulatory filings as assigned.Review balance sheet accounts to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely resolution of outstanding items.Maintain accurate documentation and reconciliation workpapers in accordance with company retention policies.Perform other duties, special projects, and ad hoc financial analysis, as assigned.Physical Requirements - Positions in this class typically require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.Minimum Salary Range - $47,781Maximum Salary Range - $59,726