Accountant

• Record and maintain accurate financial records including journal entries, cash postings, and any necessary adjustments while following established policies and procedures.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes by preparing reports, reconciling accounts, and reviewing general ledger transactions.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, collaborating with Senior Accountants and the Controller to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare cash deposits postings, including all supporting documentation and reporting.
• Manage purchasing card transactions, entries, and processing.
• Maintain fixed asset system, tracking, general ledger accounting and reconciliations.

• Reconcile construction projects, prepare and record journal entries for construction activities
• Prepare and review reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts, including daily cash transactions, receivables, payables, and other general ledger accounts.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies or variances, ensuring all accounts are reconciled timely and accurately.

• Assist in preparing for internal and external audits providing necessary documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local financial regulations, along with internal policies and procedures.

• Collaborate with the Controller and finance team in monitoring budget-to-actual variances, providing insights, and identifying any areas of concern.
• Assist with preparation of cash analysis, transactions, and reporting.

• Work with the Grant Accountant to track grant expenditures and revenues, ensuring compliance with grant agreements and accurate reporting for grant-funded projects
• Provide backup duties to Grant Accountant.

• Support the Procurement Specialist and Accounts Payable Specialist by reviewing and assisting with payment processing.

• Collaborate with the Payroll Manager as needed to ensure accurate payroll-related financial payable processing.

• Contribute to process improvements within the Controller's Office to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support the overall goals of the Controller's Office and the finance team.

• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent math and analytical skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organization, collaboration, and time management skills
• Ability to function independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to apply knowledge to accounting transactions.
• Willingness to learn and use accounting and financial software.
• Strong attention to detail.

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and three years related experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.

Staff 260 Days Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm No - Not Grant Funded United States of America (Exempt) Salary $45,792.00-$51,462.00 SERS - SERS (Retirement System Classification)