Accountant

Job Description Summary

The accountant's expertise will contribute to developing a plethora of high-impact deliverables for the Business Services Office. Accountants are responsible for financial accounting activities, including preparing financial reports and statements, monitoring account activities, resolving compliance issues for restricted accounts, and assisting with audits, month-end, and year-end close.

Description of Duties and Tasks

• Prepares journal entries, reviews, reconciles and analyzes general ledger accounts.
• Monitors and reconciles reports to the general ledger transactions for accuracy.
• Assures compliance with external agency requirements and informs management of any modifications or additions to reporting requirements.
• Assists with preparing balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, ad hoc reports, and other financial accounting statements.
• Creates or assists with developing procedures to improve departmental workflows.
• Liaises with internal and external business partners as required.
• Assists with the annual audit process as required.
• Stays current with new accounting pronouncements related to financial reporting for higher education.
• Reviews source documents for compliance with rules and regulations and determines the handling of transactions within designated limits.
• Collaborates with internal and external business partners to resolve financial reporting and audit preparation matters.
• Assists with month-end and fiscal year-end close and other duties as needed.
• Responds to financial inquiries by gathering, analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting data.
• Prepares custom reports by studying variances, preparing and reviewing budgets, and developing forecasts.
• Complies with state and federal requirements by studying regulations, adhering to requirements, and collaborating with leadership on the required actions.
• Demonstrates integrity, respect, discretion, and professionalism in all business dealings.