Staff Accountant

General Description

Provides support to Financial Accounting by reconciling general ledger accounts; preparing and maintaining financial records and reports; assisting with monthly and year-end close processes; assisting with internal and external audit requests; and responding to requests for financial information and reports.

Reports To:

Director of Financial Operations

Minimum Education/Experience

Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field; and Minimum two (2) years full time work experience in accounting or finance related field OR An equivalent combination of education and accounting experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge: Accounting principles and practices, Financial reporting processes, Microsoft Office and accounting software, State and federal regulations

Skills: Financial analysis, Problem solving, Communication, Organization and prioritization, Excel including formulas and pivot tables

Abilities: Maintain confidentiality, Work independently and collaboratively, Manage multiple deadlines, Maintain attention to detail, Recommend process improvements

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field, Experience with Ellucian Colleague ERP System, Previous accounting work experience at an institution of higher education

Work Hours:

Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm, additional hours as needed