Staff Accountant

Location 1200 E Broadway,Columbia, MO, 65215,United States Job Category Accounting, Finance Industry Accounting, Higher Education Employee Type Exempt FT Required Degree 4 Year Degree Manage Others No Contact information Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Description Assist in preparing the College financial statements, research accounting information, prepare reconciliations, and other general accounting functions. Support of other accounting staff when required. There is interaction with other staff, faculty, and students. Position reports to the Assistant VP for Finance & Controller. Responsibilities Maintain general ledger chart of accounts (add, edit, delete) Reconcile and monitor general ledger accounts Prepare and record journal entries Prepare reconciliations of bank and investment accounts M onitor accounts to maintain proper balances Prepare recurring reports and payments, such as quarterly sales tax and annuities Prepare, review, and record various charges to departments Assist in the cashiering position: process payments, input department deposits, count cash, and perform daily closing procedures, as needed Assist in the accounts payable position; reviewing and entering invoices Assist students with billing and other inquiries Assist College departments with budget and transaction inquiries Other duties as assigned Requirements Bachelor's degree (Accounting or related field preferred.) Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong analytical skills with great attention to detail. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Great Plains or similar accounting software experience preferred. One to three years of higher education or non-profic accounting experience preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrable experience in legacy data migration and ERP system integration. Relationships Maintain continuous contact with other departments, faculty, students, parents, alumnae, and public to exchange factual information and explain rules, regulations, practices, or functions. To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Customer Service: Respond promptly to customer needs; solicit customer feedback to improve service; respond to requests for service and assistance; manage difficult or emotional customer situations; meet commitments. Oral Communication : Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; participate in meetings. Written Communication : Write clearly and informatively; edit work for spelling and grammar; vary writing style to meet needs; present numerical data effectively; read and interpret written information. Judgment : Ability to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process; make timely decisions. Organizational Support : Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time; support organization's goals and values; benefit organization through outside activities. Planning/Organizing : Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals and objectives; organize or schedule other people and their tasks; develop realistic action plans. Professionalism : Approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status and position; accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments. Stephens offers an attractive benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and medical package, paid time off, an Employee Assistance Program, 403b retirement with employer contribution, tuition waivers and tuition eligibility for undergraduate classes for dependents. Summary Stephens College began in 1833 with a belief that women deserved access to the power of education. Nearly two centuries later, that work is unfinished. Too many people who want to create, care, build, question, and act with purpose still lack the access or education that would empower them to lead. Stephens exists to widen the frame of possibility. Through personalized, experiential education rooted in care, mentorship, and professional engagement, Stephens turns learning into action and action into lasting impact. That conviction takes shape in our Women's College, as well as our Conservatory for the Performing Arts and a portfolio of graduate programs, which accept all genders. It takes shape in Columbia, Missouri, a major college town whose professional, cultural, and civic life acts as an extension of the campus. And most importantly, it takes shape in our students, who find at Stephens a community that knows their name and talents, who feel empowered to speak up and take charge of their own education, and who, in turn, shape life on campus and in Columbia. Stephens students graduate ready not just for what the world will ask of them, but ready to shape what comes next. Ranked as one of the best college towns in America, Columbia, Missouri, is home to 36,000+ college students and 118,000 residents. Columbia — conveniently located approximately 100 miles from both Kansas City and St. Louis — has it all: college sports, film, music and arts festivals, a thriving arts community, amazing recreation, and a historic downtown called The District. The Columbia community offers outstanding health care options, as well as excellent educational opportunities for every level of student (including The Children's School ). Stephens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit and employ qualified personnel without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stephens-College