Accountant I

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Grand Canyon University’s Accounting department is seeking a full time Accountant. This position will be responsible for the reconciliation of credit card transactions to monthly bank statements and the general ledger.

Responsibilities:

• Monitors revenue and expenses for a function or department within GCE and/or not-for-profit institution; ensures expenditure control and compliance with funding and reporting requirements, university policy and accounting standards.
• Constructs routine spreadsheet applications, prepares financial data for input into financial accounting systems and generates reports; performs calculations which may include interest and depreciation.
• Coordinates the preparation of regularly scheduled and special billings, costs reports, analyses, studies, inventories, and preliminary financial statements.
• Analyzes, reconciles, balances and maintains accounting records and special financial reports.
• Prepares, reviews and processes budget, revenue, expense, payroll and related correcting entries.
• Interacts with internal department staff regarding finance policies and procedures as well as vendors.
• May assist in audit activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or a related discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
• Two years’ accounting work experience; work experience in higher education or not-for-profit environment is preferred but not required.
• Knowledgeable of and familiar with GAAP and not-for-profit accounting functions.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, analyses and reporting of financial data.
• Account balancing and reconciling skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent time management and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University