Staff Accountant

Overview

The Staff Accountant is responsible for analyzing financial information and performing various accounting duties to ensure the timely and accurate preparation and reporting of financial data. This role requires adherence to applicable accounting, industry, regulatory, and institutional principles and policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare routine journal entries in accordance with monthly and year-end closing calendars.
• Utilize accounting knowledge, judgment, and reconciliation tools to identify transactions requiring non-routine journal entries.
• Ensure workpapers and supporting documentation meet departmental standards.
• Update task status in Office365, SharePoint, or BlackLine as required.
• Complete assigned bank reconciliations monthly by deadlines, ensuring documentation complies with departmental standards.
• Prepare assigned balance sheet account analyses by deadlines using BlackLine.
• Recommend adjusting entries and escalate significant issues to management in a timely manner.
• Provide documentation and analyses to internal and external auditors by requested deadlines, using PwC Connect to supply supporting documentation.
• Research and respond promptly to inquiries from business managers.
• Act as a liaison with other administrative departments to ensure accurate transaction recording in general and operating ledgers.
• Document existing processes and recommend improvements.
• Manage accounting related to Plant Funds, Endowment Funds, and Gift Funds as directed by management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills for interaction with faculty and students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 applications (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Planner).
• Familiarity with Banner ERP, Hyperion, OBIEE, and BlackLine.
• Experience in a non-profit environment, preferably in higher education.
• MBA or CPA certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• This is an exempt position, grade K.
• Salary range: $60,240.00 to $90,350.00 per year, depending on qualifications, experience, department budget, and internal equity.

Location

• Remote

Application Instructions

Applicants should upload a CV/resume and cover letter when submitting their application. Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.