Junior Accountant

Junior Accountant

Position Title - Junior Accountant

Position Number - 897918

Position Category - Administration

School/Division - Controller's Office

Department - Financial Affairs

Full-Time or Part-Time - Full-Time

Description - Reporting to the Associate Controller, the Junior Accountant will prepare and reconcile various monthly balance sheet accounts, manage vendor maintenance records and provide support to the Controller's Office as needed. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: monthly reconciliations of various balance sheet accounts. Vendor maintenance. Receipt and distribution of all Financial Affairs mail, invoices and check requisitions. Daily check review and reconciliation. Receipt and deposit processing of departmental checks. Prepare and/or assists with any ad/hoc projects required by management. Assist with the review and documentation of internal processes and procedures. Uses independent judgement to plan, prioritize and organize a diversified workload. Performs other related duties as assigned. Provides support to the department as needed. This is a full-time, onsite position. Work for this role is performed on campus. Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in accounting required. Minimum 2 3 years related work experience preferable balance sheet account reconciliations. Ability to work independently. Team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience with Ellucian, Chrome River, Crystal reporting software preferred but not needed.

Salary/Salary Range - $67,000-$70,000

EEO Statement - Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information

Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions. *Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.

Documents needed to apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter (Including Salary Requirement)

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