Staff Accountant
Job Description
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the Director of Finance and Reporting, the Accountant will independently perform the full range of professional accounting work. Work assignments include, but are not limited to:
•Preparing and reviewing journal entries;
•Completing month-end and year-end financial processes;
•Backing up the preparation of the Research Foundation operating budget;
•Assisting with sponsored programs budget, journals and billing;
•Monitoring outstanding receivables and aging reports;
•Initiating collection calls and notices;
•Communicating with deficit fund owners how to correct a deficit balance;
•Assisting with the preparation of financial reports;
•Backing up the coordination of the annual financial audits;
•Cross-training within other classifications is required;
•Other duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job
•Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
•Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible professional accounting experience with a comprehensive understanding of the accounting operations of a non-profit organization, college, or other organization of comparable scope and complexity;
•Governmental accounting/fund accounting experience is desirable;
•Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices;
•Knowledge of complex financial theory and analysis;
•Knowledge of contract and grant accounting;
•Knowledge of statistical and graphic presentation of data and advanced skills with Excel and Microsoft Word or equivalent;
•Must have advanced financial analysis and reconciliation skills;
•Working knowledge of governmental accounting methods and related laws, rules, regulations and pronouncements;
•Ability to apply accounting principles to the analysis of accounting issues;
•Ability to analyze and interpret financial data;
•Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office to prepare clear and accurate financial reports;
•Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques in finding solutions to complex accounting problems;
•Ability to make sound decisions and recommendations regarding accounting activities and financial reliability of special projects;
•Ability to communicate clearly and professionally both orally and in writing within the department and political environment;
•Possess strong attention to detail;
•Experience with Peoplesoft Financials preferred.Tax - Corporate, Sales Tax, Corporate Tax Return, Journal Entries, General Ledger
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