Staff Accountant

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Department:

Financial Reporting

Time Type:

Full time

Work Modality:

Hybrid 02 (On Campus 2 days/Week)

Union:

Excluded

Job Description:

Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Financial Reporting, this position assists the accounting procedures and financial reporting of a large organization with a complex accounting system. Additionally, this position will assist units across campus (Provost, University Budget Office, Office of Student Accounts, Auxiliary Services, Schools/Colleges, etc.) to ensure accounting transactions are recorded appropriately and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Essential Functions:

• Analyze accounting transactions to ensure adherence to established accounting procedures.

• Prepare journal vouchers, invoices, or other types of accounting schedules to maintain accurate records and an audit trail.

• Work closely with the departmental budget and finance staff to ensure the timely and accurate processing and reporting of financial transactions.

• Responsible for the maintenance and control of accounting subsidiary ledgers.

• Prepare accounting reconciliations between university and third-party records and resolve discrepancies.

• Review and edit proposed adjustments to financial records.

• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports to provide necessary information for appropriate personnel.

• Prepare transaction analyses for the annual audits to ensure accurate record-keeping.

Competencies:

• Acquiring and Analyzing Information.

• Prioritizing and organizing.

• Serving Customers.

• Supporting Coworkers.

Salary Range:

• $29.09-$35.71 per hour.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Full-Time.

• 35 hours per week.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

• Less than one year of relevant experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Must have the ability to work independently. 

• Effective written and oral communication skills. 

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.

Other Details

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.

• Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.

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