Accountant I

Title: Accountant I

Reports To: Director of Finance

Duties:

• Daily monitoring of cash receipts;
• Prepare weekly cash recap report and periodic cash flow projections;
• Initiate cash transfers and record investment capital calls/distributions;
• Coordinates weekly payment of employee health and flexible benefits payments Timely and efficient maintenance of assigned accounts in the general ledger to enable the monthly and annual closing of the books;
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of assigned bank accounts;
• Prepare quarterly reconciliation of all grants with the Development office;
• Prepares monthly reconciliation and analysis of restricted accounts;
• Prepare standard and correcting journal entries for approval by the Controller;
• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts as assigned;
• Monitor and reconcile Life Annuity accounts;
• Assist in preparation of monthly financial reports and other annual financial statements;
• Assist with the annual audit preparation;
• Review and resolve issues presented in monthly error logs pertaining to A/P and student billing;
• Accept special assignments and work as backup to other Business Office functions;
• Processing and updating payroll;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field. Three to five years of experience maintaining a general ledger for a diversified company with monthly reconciliation responsibility. Experience processing and updating payroll. Experience with managing cash management functions of an organization and experience in higher education preferred. Ability to operate Microsoft Excel and computerized accounting systems at an intermediate level. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to solve practical problems and work independently with limited instructions in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to prioritize work with a sense of urgency. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong problem-solving and follow-up skills. Ability to communicate effectively, work collegially in the community, and understand and support the mission of St. John’s College. High level of personal integrity. Ability to pass background investigation including credit check.

Compensation: Grade10- Starting hourly rate- $20.23 – 35 hour work week, excellent benefits.

• Ability to prioritize work with a sense of urgency. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong problem-solving and follow-up skills. Ability to communicate effectively, work collegially in the community, and understand and support the mission of St. John’s College. High level of personal integrity. Ability to pass background investigation including credit check.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.23 /hour

Required education:

• Bachelor’s

Required experience:

• General Ledger: 3 years