Accountant

Job Tile:                   Accountant 

Classification:          Professional 

Division:                   Finance & Administration  

Department:            Controller's Office  

Reports:                   Senior Accountant  

FLSA Status:          Salaried, Exempt 


ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 
Ensure the integrity of internal and external financial reports and the general ledger and in conformance to GAAP.
Contribute towards a timely monthly and annual hard close process including completion of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
Monitor cash activity
Prepare working papers and financial reports for internal and external use, including various audits and external agencies.  
Performs drawdowns of Title III and Title IV funds and reconciles transactions to the general ledger.  
Liaise with Office of Sponsored Research & Programs to set up grant budgets.
Monitor grant activities, perform associated invoicing to grant sponsors, perform draw of funds, and reconciles grant receivables.
Review departmental and grant budgets and approve requisitions as appropriate.
Provide assistance to other Business Office departments as needed and all other duties as assigned.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associate's degree and three years' related experience required.
Five years of related experience in an educational finance environment preferred.
Must communicate effectively with people from varied social, educational, and economic backgrounds.
Must be able to work without constant supervision, make decisions, and have good judgment.
Must be able to handle multiple tasks and projects and prioritize based on departmental functionality.
Must be detail oriented with the ability to organize.
Must have excellent mathematical, verbal and written skills.
Knowledge of EDP-oriented accounting systems and proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Must have a high level of professional appearance and demeanor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 
Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body m ability to stoop, kneel, bend and reach. 

WORKING CONDITIONS 
Work is primarily performed in a university campus environment and requires a flexible scheduling including evening and weekend work. Travel for administrative work is expected. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions; protection from weather changes, but not necessarily temperature conditions.