Accountant

QUALIFICATIONS

B.A. in Accounting or five years of relevant experience required. Minimum of three years of relevant experience required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Use generally accepted accounting principles to analyze, record and process a variety of accounting documents. Evaluate, recommend and assist in the development and implementation of new or revised departmental policies and procedures. Analyze, maintain and record financial data for assigned general ledger accounts, periodically prepare reconciliations, and prepare both routine and complex reports. Identify problems and gather evidence to draw logical conclusions and corresponding solutions. Research, prepare and post journal entries to transfer funds or make corrections as needed. Use analytical skills to serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex accounting problems and issues. Investigate department expenditure and budget questions. Answer accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulation. Create various reports for outside auditors and federal, state, and other agencies. Evaluate supporting documentation, answer inquiries and prepare audit schedules with variance explanations for the annual audit. Assist in maintaining and organizing College financial records. Perform requested reviews of internal controls and recommend courses of action. Exercise considerable initiative to meet assigned objectives. Research and analyze special projects as required. Oversee the allocation and tracking of employee-related account balances in accordance with institutional policies. Record and prepare various tax agency returns. Participate in quarterly Oracle Fusion ERP release testing, including validation of financial modules, workflows, and integrations to ensure system stability and compliance. Develop and maintain documentation for ERP processes, configurations, and testing protocols. Support data integrity efforts by performing periodic audits and reconciliations of ERP-generated financial data. Cross‑train as backup for other staff members. Extract and manipulate data needed for year‑end accruals. Perform related duties as assigned.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Financial Services, under the direction of the Controller, encompasses the business side of running the College. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.