Accountant

If Temporary or Visiting, Estimated End Date:

Position Summary and Duties

Provide timely, accurate and efficient processing of the daily financial accounting operations of the University, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts for monthly general ledger close and identifying and implementing recommendations to elevate level of services provided to internal and external customers to improve operating efficiency and effectiveness.

Reconcile specific general ledger accounts.

Prepare related journal entries and reconciliations.

Actively participate in the month-end close process.

Process general ledger entries.

Perform general ledger maintenance as needed.

Review and verify the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records.

Analyze the daily activity of bank accounts and investigate cash transactions and discrepancies as needed.

Complete ad-hoc reports and projects, as required.

Assist in the analysis and preparation of various reports, accompanying schedules, worksheets, narratives, supporting schedules, and variance review for the annual financial, Single Audit, NCAA agreed-upon procedures and other internal and external reports.

Identify and implement recommendations to elevate level of services provided to internal customers and improve operating efficiency and effectiveness.

Train as back up to the Senior Accountant in all areas.

Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or related field.

3-5 years of relevant experience.

Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP ).

Knowledge of statutory accounting principles.

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of major accounting software packages for both general ledger and statutory accounting.

Working knowledge of internal controls, general ledger, and financial statements.

Detail-oriented with strong analytical and accounting skills.

Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Office applications, principally Excel and Word.

Demonstrated evidence of building collegiate relationships and leading effective work groups.

Exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

Commitment to support the University’s mission and values and work collaboratively with all University constituents.

Must be able to support the University’s goals for institutional diversity, as well as the goals and values of a Catholic, Jesuit education.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with varying degrees of difficulty.

Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

C.P.A. track preferred.

Experience in public accounting and higher education or other not-for-profit organization strongly preferred.

Job Posting Date

01/19/2017

Priority Application Deadline Date

01/31/2017

Job Close Date

Anticipated Start Date

University Description

Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit, Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, Loyola inspires students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world. Loyola’s beautiful, historic Evergreen campus is located in Baltimore, and its graduate centers are in Timonium and Columbia. Loyola enrolls 4,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students across the Sellinger School of Business and Management, the School of Education, and Loyola College of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1852, Loyola is one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus.

Diversity Statement

Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check.