General Accountant

About the Department

Reporting to the Director of Accounting and Finance, the General Accountant is responsible for maintaining accounting records and financial information.

Position Duties

Position Responsibilities

• Reconciles Operating and Accounts Payable Bank Accounts 
• Reconciles Prepaid Expenses Account
• Notifies Student Accounts, Advancement, and Accounting of Bank Activity related to their area
• Tracks cash and check deposits to ensure all deposits have been posted
• Reviews Cash Receipt journal entries done by Accounts Payable
• Answers questions of university personnel regarding accounting procedures and inquiries
• Prepares journal entries and posting to the accounting system
• Reconciles Virtuous software data to general ledger
• Assists with year-end audit
• Responsible for the monthly reporting and entering of fixed assets into the Colleague system.
• Tracks Construction-In-Progress and reconciles CIP account
• Supports special projects and other financial/accounting functions as required
• Embodies values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and affirmation

• Seeks to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity and respect seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our common mission

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Business with emphasis in accounting, or closely related field from a regionally accredited college/university; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Entry level to 2 years of working experience in accounting, preferable in higher education or a non-profit environment
• Computer literacy and proven skill with spreadsheets applications.
• Able to handle and maintain confidential information
• Must have excellent attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and a customer services orientation are essential.
• Demonstrated initiative and strong work ethic