Staff Accountant and Analyst

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Job Posting Title:

Staff Accountant and Analyst

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Staff Accountant and Analyst will perform various accounting and finance related tasks in support of the College. Responsibilities are performed independently and under the supervision of the Senior Director of Finance and Budget. 

The Staff Accountant and Analyst must be able to adapt to working in a fast-paced environment and possess the skill, ability and demeanor to work in a highly collaborative team environment with other members of the Office of Financial Affairs (OFA). The individual must have problem solving skills and be able to apply creative solutions to potential problems.

As a representative of the OFA, the Staff Accountant and Analyst will maintain the highest level of confidentiality and diplomacy regarding all matters. The Staff Accountant and Analyst will be proactive and anticipatory in approach, possess excellent judgment in a variety of challenging situations, demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills, have a high attention to detail, exemplify an energetic, poised, and positive demeanor, and demonstrate the ability to balance multiple priorities. The position requires the capacity to manage work well in a diverse, fast paced, and collaborative team environment. The Staff Accountant and Analyst interacts with a broad array of constituencies which includes faculty, staff, and representatives from the other Claremont Colleges and The Claremont Colleges Services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounting & Transactional Support

• Ensure compliance with College finance policies and applicable regulations through accurate processing and training.

• Respond to inquiries regarding Workday Financials (Workday FIN) and College procedures.

• Process invoices, cash receipts, expense reports, and journal entries in Workday.

• Partner with OFA staff to support business process roles in Workday.

• Assist with Clinic financial management, including attending Clinic meetings, updating and distributing the Clinic Receivable Report, depositing receipts, and maintaining reconciliation spreadsheets.

Process Improvement & Reporting

• Develop and maintain Workday FIN reports; collaborate with colleagues to enhance reporting capabilities.

• Create and deliver Workday FIN training materials and guides for end-users.

• Identify opportunities for efficiency in financial processes through configuration and reporting improvements.

• Stay current on Workday FIN functionality and best practices.

Analysis & Compliance

• Perform internal control assessments and periodic account testing for compliance.

• Prepare various reconciliations including but not limited to: student clearing account, purchase card transactions, housing deposits.

• Support annual reporting, including fiscal year-end close, financial statements, 990 preparation, and responding to inquiries from external auditors.

• Review reports for accuracy and adherence to internal/external regulations.

• Assist with data collection, surveys, and analysis for College activities

• Assist with various budget-related tasks such as department reporting, forecasting, Workday uploads, and variance analysis.

Miscellaneous

• Maintain OFA website content using WordPress.

• Serve as backup for various roles within OFA.

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum of two years of experience in accounting/audit required. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Detail-oriented, organized, flexible and able to prioritize and manage multiple projects and assignments with com