Staff Accountant Jobs at Fort Valley State University
Sample Staff Accountant Job Description
Staff Accountant
JOB SUMMARY:
This position performs specialized duties in support of assigned university accounting functions. The position performs entry/mid-level accounting operations, such as reconciliation, analysis, and review. Position is responsible for, but not limited to University travel, General Ledger support, Restricted Accounting functions, Capital Asset Management, preparing and posting journal entries, and generating complex reports related to treasury and cash services. Accounting and reconciliation, communication, and time management are essential. This position would also support financial reporting.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs a variety of entry to mid-level accounting and reconciliation tasks that may be related to
general, treasury, student accounts, restricted, or auxiliary fund. - Responsible for all treasury functions and banking support, including but not limited to
reconciliations of University cash and investment accounts, general ledger issues and funding,
electronic banking transactions, etc. - Works with the Student Financial Services Office with regards to cash compliance and posting of
receipts to the Cash Receipting subsidiary ledger (Banner). - Enter and generate journal entries.
- Verifies accuracy and validity of posting and accounting transactions, monthly and year-end general
ledger close processes, loading interfaces from subsidiary ledgers, and posting subsystem journals
into the GL. - Perform Asset Management processes to include entering assets into management module, running
month and year end processes, and reconciling Capitals ledger. - Assists with designing policies and procedures to improve financial processes and establishing solid
internal control and compliance on campus. - Monitors and maintains accurate records, databases, and other documents to support general and
custodial funds. - Provides support to other staff within the Comptroller's Office and related departments. Works with
management, employees, and others to resolve complex accounting issues on a regular basis. - Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions, as well as communicate and collaborate with
other employees, project managers, sponsors, etc. Must understand and be able to apply all
University, Board of Regents, State, Federal, and other policies and procedures as applicable, and
specifically, in regard to grants and contracts. - Performs related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
- Proficiency in Excel i.e., spreadsheet development, formulas, pivot tables, etc.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
- Knowledge of university accounts payable policies and procedures.
- Skill in the provision of customer services.
- Skill in decision making and problem solving.
- Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
- Skill in oral and written communication
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.
- More than two (2) years of related experience.
- Ability to pass a background check, including consumer credit check
Current Openings for Staff Accountant Jobs at Fort Valley State University
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