Description
The Staff Accountant reports to the General Accounting Supervisor.
Maintains and monitors activity relevant to the general ledger and
verifies various business transactions. Analyzes data and reviews
financial records while using Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP).
Examples of Duties
Data entry into the general ledger
Maintain and file journal entries
Prepare month end journal entries
Monitor University utility bills for accuracy and timely
payments
Prepare, file, and ensure payment of monthly Admissions Tax and
Sales and Use Tax
Review and process interdepartmental charges
Perform general accounts analysis and reconciliations
Review and reconcile gift reports and credit card
transactions
Review and process daily bank deposit as received by Cashier’s
Office
Prepare financial statements by gathering and analyzing
information from the general ledger system
Develop spreadsheets to assist management with analyzing
internal and external information
Provide accounting support to internal and external
departments
Provide administrative support when necessary
Other analysis and projects as required
Other duties as assigned by the Chief Accountant, Associate
Comptroller, and Assistant Vice President for Business Affairs and
Comptroller
Typical Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field from four-year
college or university with a minimum of 2-3 years of
experience
- Must be able to work well with others in a fast-paced
environment
- Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Excel and
Word
- Good communication skills
- Be flexible to work additional hours upon request