The Temporary Entry Level Travel Staff Accountant will support various aspects of finance and accounting for Clark Atlanta University's daily operations. The position requires solid accounting experience combined with strong analytical skills to support various aspects of the financial cycle, including, but not limited to, maintaining financial records and reports, processing accounts receivable documentation, and assisting in various audit exercises (external and internal). This position includes general accounting responsibilities, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and recording month-end/year-end accruals. To be successful as a staff accountant, you should be able to accurately maintain a general ledger, ensure compliance with GAAP, and have excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
Responsibilities
Record daily accounts receivable transactions and perform related monthly account reconciliations Reconcile daily travel expense reports from university constituents to the general ledger
Manage related financial reports, records, and general ledger account balances
Assist in the month-end, quarter-end, and, year-end closing processes
Recording G&A expense allocations
Ensuring that the University policies are adhered to (especially regarding expense transactions) Assisting in the preparation of audit schedules (PBCs) provided for the annual audit exercise Meeting processing and reporting deadlines
Assisting the accounting manager and director as needed
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
A proven track record of academic and professional excellence
Demonstrated skills and experience in managing goals through collaboration and teamwork Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills required
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills required (formulas, vlookups, pivot tables)
Excellent mathematical and computational skills
Ability to apply strong analytical and problem-solving techniques
Experienced and skilled in reconciliations Knowledge of Ellucian BANNER (finance) ERP system is preferred
Qualifications
Minimum Hiring Standards:
Education
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting/Finance or a related field of study
Years of Experience
Qualified candidates will have a minimum of three-plus (3+) years of accounting experience preferably in higher education or public accounting, a additional preferred experience with grant administration, reporting and compliance.
Description Librarian Needed The Middle East has always been a breeding ground for well experienced educators offering the best quality education with well established work team , an AMAZINGLY calm and relax environment with beautiful...
...Home Instead is looking for caring and compassionate full-time Caregiverswe call ours Care Professionalsto become a part of our team... ...valid auto insurance (required if driving clients)*No previous experience necessary but preferred - skills training provided by Home...
...GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Safety Manager reports to the Safety Director and provides daily support to employees, Supervisors, Superintendents, and Managers. Responsible for leadership and coordinating of plant safety and assists in environmental and DOT compliance....
...or emailed by 3 April, 2015Washington Museum Association (WaMA) is excited to travel to Vancouver to host an in-person conference: Amplify! on June 12-14, 2024. We will soon be inviting proposals for presentations, workshops, interactive sessions, or panel discussions....
...Medical and surgical company with multiple areas of growth Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for a Corporate Communications Coordinator at FormRx in Orlando, FL. The Corporate Communications Coordinator will be responsible for managing press...