Staff Accountant

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to support a higher education organization on a contract basis. This opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist who can step into a fast-paced environment and help strengthen the accuracy and timeliness of financial operations. The role will focus on close activities, reconciliations, audit support, and resolution of outstanding accounting items while ensuring records align with the general ledger.

Responsibilities:
• Lead year-end closing support by preparing entries, reviewing balances, and helping ensure financial records are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Perform detailed bank reconciliations across a high volume of accounts, resolving aged items and clearing outstanding variances.
• Compare transactional activity to general ledger records and research mismatches to maintain accurate account balances.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting reconciliations for key accounts in accordance with accounting policies and reporting deadlines.
• Assist with audit readiness by gathering schedules, compiling requested documentation, and responding to auditor support needs.
• Investigate discrepancies, unusual fluctuations, and reconciling differences to identify root causes and recommend corrective action.
• Help reduce accounting backlogs by organizing unresolved items, prioritizing open issues, and driving timely completion of outstanding work.
• Contribute to year-end reporting efforts by supporting the preparation of financial information and related account analysis.

Qualifications:

• Experience in staff accounting roles with strong involvement in general ledger activity, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation.
• Demonstrated success completing high-volume bank reconciliations and researching account discrepancies with a high degree of accuracy.
• Background supporting year-end close processes, audit preparation, and related financial reporting deliverables.
• Familiarity with external or internal audit requests, including assembling backup documentation and responding to follow-up questions.
• Working knowledge of tax-related accounting concepts such as corporate tax and sales tax is preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and ERP platforms, including experience with Banner as a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a Contract assignment.

Compensation

$33.25-$38.50 Hourly

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