Staff Accountant

Responsible for performing various general accounting functions and activities including, but not limited to, general ledger account reconciliations. Assists in year-end closing and audit reporting. Performs all duties in support of the University's mission.

• Ensures routine journal entries are prepared in accordance with monthly and year-end closing calendars. 
• Completes assigned bank reconciliations monthly by deadlines with supporting documentation and in accordance with departmental standards.
• Prepares assigned account analyses of balance sheet accounts by assigned deadlines. Makes recommendations for adjusting entries.
• Provides documentation and analyses as needed to internal and external auditors by requested deadlines. 
• Researches and responds timely to inquiries from university staff. Provides necessary information and acts as a liaison with other administrative departments to ensure accurate recording of all transactions into the general and operating ledgers.
• Documents existing processes and makes appropriate recommendations for process improvements. Recommends ways of improving current procedures and processes.
• Monitors grant accounts and restricted fund activity and with support of accounting team reconciles activity quarterly.
• Works collaboratively with the finance team to improve accounting procedures/controls, and efficiencies thru development and implementation.

          Performs other duties as assigned.

Decision Making:

• Interprets and applies University and financial accounting policies related to accounting transactions.

• Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business with a concentration in Accounting or Finance.  
  • At least 1 year of relevant professional experience
  • Higher education experience/not for profit experience helpful but not required.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and budgets.
    Other Qualifications
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Able to function independently while operating effectively within a team environment.
  • Possess solid general computer skills, including ability to work in a Windows environment. Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Internet, and other programs as needed (e.g., mail merge, data base management).  Familiarity with specific applications used by the University/Department a plus.
  • Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with students, colleagues, and external constituents
  • Demonstrated ability to handle complex and multiple tasks in a professional and efficient manner
  • Cultural competency to work with diverse student and/or employee population
  • Exhibits a high level of professionalism, leadership, creative problem solving, diplomacy, negotiation and sales skills, and the ability to manage complex projects with minimal supervision
  • Professional, courteous demeanor and appearance; ability to engage positively and work professionally with students, faculty, staff and administration and represent the University professionally to the public
  • Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph 
  • Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, as noted below, with or without reasonable accommodation.