Staff Accountant
On-site · Columbia, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Staff Accountant to assist in preparing the college's financial statements, research accounting information, prepare reconciliations, and other general accounting functions. Will support other accounting staff; interact with staff, faculty, and students. Reports to the Assistant VP for Finance & Controller. Responsibilities include maintaining the general ledger chart of accounts, reconciling general ledger accounts, preparing and recording journal entries, bank and investment account reconciliations, monitoring account balances, preparing recurring reports and payments (e.g., quarterly sales tax and annuities), preparing, reviewing, and recording departmental charges, assisting in cashiering (payments, deposits, daily closing), assisting accounts payable (invoices processing), assisting students with billing and inquiries, and assisting departments with budget/transaction inquiries.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (Accounting or related field preferred)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
- Excellent written and oral communications skills
- Strong analytical skills with great attention to detail
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Great Plains or similar accounting software experience preferred
- 1-3 years higher education or non-profit accounting experience preferred
- Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrable experience in legacy data migration and ERP system integration.
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