Staff Accountant

Job Title:

Staff Accountant

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, this exempt position in the Office of Accounting & Business Services (ABS) is responsible for general accounting, financial systems and recordkeeping.

Full Job Description:

Primary Job Responsibilities: Reconcile daily Banner miscellaneous cash transactions to bank activity across multiple bank accounts and researching and resolve any variances noted. Review daily cash receipts for incoming ACH and wire sources, and match the deposit totals to the supporting documents. Resolve discrepancies between actual amounts received vs. support provided primarily through written and verbal contact with other University departments or the bank. Post ACH and Wire transactions to the general ledger. Review, research, and process direct cash receipts journals for incoming payments, interdepartmental allocations, transfer requests, corrections, and other transactions such as reclassifications. Research unidentified ACH/Wires received. Prepare ACH/Wire requests from departments and external remitters. On a monthly basis, reconcile and post required entries for selected processes and general ledger accounts, including Money Market Bank Sweeps, bank and credit card merchant fees, and ADP tax payments. Review and reconcile various assigned balance sheet accounts. Submit monthly UGRYD electronic payments in Concur. Participate in the production of year-end audit schedules. Act as a liaison between the ABS and Business Managers to coordinate efforts in meeting fiscal year end deadlines. Perform other duties, as assigned, to meet the operating needs of the Accounting Business Services Office. Minimum Job Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in accounting or closely related field is preferred, with at least two to five years of progressive work experience in a fast-paced general accounting office. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential, as are excellent proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. Experience with report-writing packages or data extraction software is highly desired. The ability to think analytically and creatively is essential, as is the ability to implement solutions effectively. Ability to work in a standard office environment.

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time

Pay Rate:

Salary

Salary Range :

$66,560.00 - $75,000.00 annualized; commensurate with experience