Department:Finance and Business OperationsSalary:DOECity/State:hawkins, TXEducation:Bachelor'sType:Full-timeExperience:1+ yearsWork Schedule:M-F and weekends as neededContact Name:Danielle DelintContact Email:hrinfo@jarvis.eduDate Posted:10/03/2024Description:Job SummaryThe general accountant's main duties include preparing financial statements, examining and analyzing a company's accounts and ensuring compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures.University ProfileJarvis Christian University is a historically Black institution affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), offering degrees at the associate, baccalaureate and master's levels. The mission of the University is to prepare a diverse population of lifelong learners intellectually, socially, spiritually, and personally through providing interactive services and using varied modalities of instructional delivery.Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications*Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from an accredited institution*Must have 2+ years experience in an educational setting*Critical thinker and problem solver; *Experience with accounting software and data entry*Excellent understanding of accounting rules and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)*Advanced Excel skills (proficiency in using tables, pivot tables and lookup functions*Ability to work independently*Analytical skills.*Curiosity about processes and how processes can be made more efficient is essential*Ability to pick-up concepts and learn new productivity tools is essential *Strong attention to detail a must *Strong communication skills *Must be a self-starter *Organization & time managementRole and Responsibilities*Reconciling the company's bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers*Completing analysis of the employee expenditures*Managing income and expenditure accounts*Generating the company's financial reports using income and expenditure data*Keeping a check on the company's finances based on financial status*Filing and remitting taxes and other financial obligations*Initiating and managing financial and accounting software used by the company.*Reconciliation of and overall responsibility for assigned general ledger accounts (including investigation of variances and unusual items) *Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations*Liaising with other divisions as necessary*Reconciling intercompany purchases and resolving discrepancies related to pricing*Prepare balance sheets and post journal entries*Reconciliation of related accounts and reporting for consolidation, taxation or other purposes *Fixed expense analysis and monitoring: *Determination of unposted fixed expense liabilities and accrual *Monthly variance analysis (vs. budget, vs. forecast) *Assist in budgeting functions related to fixed expenses *Assist with audits and tax filings*Assists finance manager in preparation of monthly/yearly closings*Other duties as assignedBenefits*Medical, dental, vision, free basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, voluntary critical illness insurance, voluntary accident insurance, short-term disability insurance, and 403B with a 3% company match (Voya).*Paid sick leave, vacation leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave*Paid holidays*50% tuition discount for employees and dependents*Career professional development*501C3 (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)