Description

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Controller, the Staff Accountant will be responsible for a variety of accounting transactions in support of the CIIS Accounting & Control department, and Finance and Administration Division. The Accounting team's primary responsibility is to control and maintain the continuity, sustainability, and contingency financial objectives and strategic planning of CIIS. This team works collaboratively to support each other in a variety of departmental duties and responsibilities; thus, is cross-trained in each accounting position. The incumbent will examine, analyze and interpret accounting records and conduct reconciliations of financial, payroll, and benefits data. This position will also support the financial processes of university, such as Payroll, Benefits, general ledger accounting, and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs general accrual accounting and other related duties. 
 Records and reconciles all payroll and benefits related transactions in a timely manner
 Audits payroll and benefits to general ledger 
Manages check and cash deposits
Prepares bank wires and transfers
Runs accounting process within the ERP and Accounting software
Prepares general ledger entries, for Controller approval, by analyzing and reconciling a variety of accounts, and researching transactions 
Provides the Controller with various reports and analysis 
Assists with the annual audits, including but not limited to the 5500 audit, single audit, andother Payroll & Benefit audits, by preparing schedules and PBC's 
Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations 
Regularly reviews and updates accounting policies and procedures 
Duties include interaction with vendors, staff, faculty, and students 
Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures. 
Files tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies. 
Performs other duties as assigned
 

Requirements

Requirements:

Required Qualifications and/or Experience: 

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. 
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
Marked Knowledge of general financial accounting and accrual accounting. 
Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). 
Proficient with Accounting General Ledger software, Microsoft Office Suite or similar software. 
Highly proficient in Excel. 
Must be kind, intelligent, and proactive

Education and Experience: 

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. 
At least three years of general accounting or payroll accounting experience required. 
Ability to learn enterprise database systems. 
Experience with Ellucian Colleague highly desirable. 
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with other department members and CIIS departments. 
Must be detail oriented and highly organized with time and data. 
Environmental Duties and Physical Abilities

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.