Staff Accountant

Duties:

• Preparation of budgets and for monitoring/analysis of monthly financial performance for the student governments

• Analyzes and reconciles subsidiary and general ledger accounts

• Performs routine and special reporting of financial activities

• Assists the Student Government Accounting Manager in year-end closing and prepares/coordinates year-end lead sheets and audit schedules

• Ensures timeliness, accuracy and appropriate supporting documentation for all activities Communicates budget guidelines, applicable laws/regulations and financial policies, and ensures compliance

• Hires, trains, evaluates and counsels staff in all activities

• Assists in other areas of the Division and performs special assignments.

Qualifications:

Requires 3+ years related accounting management experience. Experience must demonstrate: extensive knowledge of automated financial systems/procedures; extensive knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; effective personnel management, organization and development practices; effective interface with diverse individuals/groups; effective handling of a variety of priorities and timelines; attention to detail and accuracy in performing work; PC word processing/spreadsheet proficiency. BA/BS required, MBA/CPA preferred.

SGA Accountant

• Performs accounting activities for the student governments including: GL, A/P, A/R, month/year-end closing and account reconciliation/analysis

• Assists in the review and analysis of financial statements and income/expense variances

• Monitors for compliance with accounting policies/procedures and budgetary guidelines, including performing in-depth audits

• Ensures optimum service delivery to our student government clientele, including prompt resolution to their customer service needs

• Maintains appropriate records and documentation of accounting activities including the production of the bi-weekly check-runs, stop payments, preparation of supporting documents from the bank account (per the general ledger) for the quarterly bank reconciliations

• Manages positive pay via the Bank of America website and the annual 1099 distribution

• Performs routine and special reporting of accounting activities

Qualifications:

Requires 2+ years related accounting experience that includes reconciliation and analysis of accounts and GL. Experience must demonstrate: proficiency with automated accounting systems/procedures; knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; effective supervision skills; effective interface with diverse individuals/groups; effective handling of a variety of priorities and timelines; attention to detail and accuracy in performing work; PC word processing/spreadsheet/database proficiency; 10 key by touch. BA/BS required or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications:

Requires 2+ years related accounting experience that includes reconciliation and analysis of accounts and GL. Experience must demonstrate: proficiency with automated accounting systems/procedures; knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; effective supervision skills; effective interface with diverse individuals/groups; effective handling of a variety of priorities and timelines; attention to detail and accuracy in performing work; PC word processing/spreadsheet/database proficiency; 10 key by touch. BA/BS required or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation

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