$63,156-$66,000; actual salary depends on qualifications.
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Financial Reporting Accountant performs key analytical, reporting and reconciliation activities.
Job Summary:
MONTHLY ACTIVITY REVIEW & ANALYSIS
Ensures transactions are made in accordance with federal and state requirements.
Reviews journal entries and bank and account reconciliations.
Analyzes all transactions for accurate coding across funds, organizations, accounts and programs.
Compares transactions and balances against prior years and budget and researches anomalies.
Communicates and resolves issues.
Maintains up-to-date procedure documentation.
Cross-trains with coworkers.
TAX & FINANCE REPORTING
Prepares and reviews schedules and footnote disclosures for financial statements.
Prepares Federal 990-T and state Unrelated Business Income Tax return.
Prepares annual Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Accreditation Continuous Improvement Report.
Reviews Schedule of Federal Awards and completes online Federal Audit Clearing Housing single audit reporting.
Reconciles, prepares and processes annual escheated property for various states.
Prepares special reports, as needed, to support routine and ad hoc financial reporting activities.
Maintains up-to-date procedure documentation.
Cross-trains with coworkers.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE RECONCILIATIONS
Reconciles the student accounts receivables system to the general ledger monthly.
Performs collections analysis and provides reporting and recommendations.
Maintains up-to-date procedures documentation.
Cross-trains with coworkers.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with 15 semester hours in accounting-related courses.
Two years of accounting experience.
Proficiency with spreadsheet, word processing and database software packages.
Preferred Qualifications:
At least three years of accounting experience.
Related experience in governmental or not-for-profit accounting.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Summary:
Knowledge of the principles, theories and best practices of accounting. Ability to analyze and interpret complex accounting data; analyze financial transactions and prepare appropriate journal entries; generate computerized accounting reports and records; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the general public. Effective organizational and interpersonal skills.
Type of Position:
Classified
Position Status:
Full-Time
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Hours Per Week:
37.5
Months per Year:
12
Posting Number:
2025041S
Open Date:
11/12/2024
Close Date:
12/01/2024
Open Until Filled:
No
PLEASE NOTE:
* A resume will not be reviewed to determine whether an applicant meets the qualifications outlined in the job vacancy notice (posting).
* Responses to supplemental questions are considered part of the application; failure to respond will result in disqualification.
