Staff Accountant - entry level

Responsible for general accounting functions that involve preparation, analysis, reconciliation, interpretation, and maintenance of general accounting records, internal and external financial reports and accounting policies and procedures.  Provides assistance to management in the implementation of new or modified accounting systems and in the coordination and preparation of audits.

Recent grads welcome to apply!

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist the fiscal team with daily, monthly and year-end operations of the Fiscal department including budget review and analysis.
• Prepare entries for revenues, expense allocations, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed asset depreciation and adjusting and reclassification journal entries.
• Prepare and analyze the monthly budget/forecast to actual variance reports per program and department.
• Perform general account analysis and reconciliations, including bank statements, fixed assets, employer’s benefit costs, accruals and prepaid expenses.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports such as financial statements, budget performance, and various ad hoc reports.
• Assist other departments with questions and accounting issues and communicate effectively with non-accounting personnel.
• Assist in preparing reports and account analyses in connection with the interim and year-end audit.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from a fully accredited four year university or college, or Associates degree in Accounting with related experience up to 2 years.
• Demonstrated theoretical and practical knowledge of accounting concepts, practices and procedures; demonstrated competence in pertinent computer applications and systems.