Staff Accountant
Staff Accountant
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Job Description Summary
Responsible for the accounting activities of assigned financial programs. Apply an indepth knowledge of accounting principles to prepare examine or analyze accounting records financial statements or other financial reports to assess accuracy completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. Design accounting procedural enhancements to improve operating effectiveness. Provide support to various areas of Financial Services on a regular basis or on projects of a specialized nature. Perform other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the accounting activities of assigned financial programs. Apply an indepth knowledge of accounting principles to prepare examine or analyze accounting records financial statements or other financial reports to assess accuracy completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. Maintain review and support accounting needs of designated projects including reconciliations journal entries and reports. Prepare monthly Account reconciliations (ex. student accounts receivable financial aid rent). Prepare monthly journal entries for financial aid transfers and adjustments. Prepare and maintain endowment aid allocation for graduate undergraduate and law school. Coordinate with financial aid department accruals. Maintain review and prepare reports as requested for Endowment accounts. Coordinate spending with Financial Aid Departments. Maintain review and support accounting needs of student club accounts. Support Director of Accounting including preparing reports journal entries and yearend audit papers as requested. Prepare various Excel worksheets of financial information. Establish modify document and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures. Advise on university financial policies and procedures agency laws and regulations and generally accepted accounting principles. Crosstrain with other Accounting functions to serve as backup as needed. Completing journal entry requests from University departments during month end close and fiscal year end. Review requests for new department program and project codes coordinate with University departments and Business Analysts. Provide support to Fixed Asset Accountant Lead Physical Inventory Audit coordinate with University departments. Prepare journal entries for Fixed Assets as needed. Provide other financial and accounting support Coordinate federal Financial Aid drawdowns through G5 online portal. Maintain Financial Aid Support and other Restricted audit documentation in designated folders official files and storage. Assist with audit requests and providing audit support as needed. Coordinate with Director of Accounting and Office of Financial Aid to prepare annual FISAP report. Coordinate with Business Analysts and Director of Accounting on testing system processes
Required Qualifications
A Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field with a minimum of three years experience in account reconciliation journal entry preparation and research and resolution of discrepancies at a medium to large size company. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Current working knowledge of developments and trends in accounting best practices. Understanding of relevant rules and regulations governing accounting practices. Familiarity with diverse financial functions including Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable and eCommerce etc. Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload in order to meet tight deadlines in a fastpaced and dynamic work environment. Strong analytical and problemsolving skills. Ability to use applicable information technology and systems to meet work needs. Computer skills in the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications with an intermediate level of Excel skills. Ability to learn and understand relevant Chapman policies and procedures and apply them for work. Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality. Ability to work independently as well as within a team Meticulous attention to details and accurate record keeping. Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral with a diverse group of individuals at all organizational levels both inside and outside the University. Strong commitment to ethics and integrity including following all University policies.
Responsible for the accounting activities of assigned financial programs. Apply an indepth knowledge of accounting principles to prepare examine or analyze accounting records financial statements or other financial reports to assess accuracy completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. Design accounting procedural enhancements to improve operating effectiveness. Provide support to various areas of Financial Services on a regular basis or on projects of a specialized nature. Perform other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the accounting activities of assigned financial programs. Apply an indepth knowledge of accounting principles to prepare examine or analyze accounting records financial statements or other financial reports to assess accuracy completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. Maintain review and support accounting needs of designated projects including reconciliations journal entries and reports. Prepare monthly Account reconciliations (ex. student accounts receivable financial aid rent). Prepare monthly journal entries for financial aid transfers and adjustments. Prepare and maintain endowment aid allocation for graduate undergraduate and law school. Coordinate with financial aid department accruals. Maintain review and prepare reports as requested for Endowment accounts. Coordinate spending with Financial Aid Departments. Maintain review and support accounting needs of student club accounts. Support Director of Accounting including preparing reports journal entries and yearend audit papers as requested. Prepare various Excel worksheets of financial information. Establish modify document and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures. Advise on university financial policies and procedures agency laws and regulations and generally accepted accounting principles. Crosstrain with other Accounting functions to serve as backup as needed. Completing journal entry requests from University departments during month end close and fiscal year end. Review requests for new department program and project codes coordinate with University departments and Business Analysts. Provide support to Fixed Asset Accountant Lead Physical Inventory Audit coordinate with University departments. Prepare journal entries for Fixed Assets as needed. Provide other financial and accounting support Coordinate federal Financial Aid drawdowns through G5 online portal. Maintain Financial Aid Support and other Restricted audit documentation in designated folders official files and storage. Assist with audit requests and providing audit support as needed. Coordinate with Director of Accounting and Office of Financial Aid to prepare annual FISAP report. Coordinate with Business Analysts and Director of Accounting on testing system processes
Required Qualifications
A Bachelors Degree in Accounting or related field with a minimum of three years experience in account reconciliation journal entry preparation and research and resolution of discrepancies at a medium to large size company. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Current working knowledge of developments and trends in accounting best practices. Understanding of relevant rules and regulations governing accounting practices. Familiarity with diverse financial functions including Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable and eCommerce etc. Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload in order to meet tight deadlines in a fastpaced and dynamic work environment. Strong analytical and problemsolving skills. Ability to use applicable information technology and systems to meet work needs. Computer skills in the use of Microsoft Office Suite applications with an intermediate level of Excel skills. Ability to learn and understand relevant Chapman policies and procedures and apply them for work. Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality. Ability to work independently as well as within a team Meticulous attention to details and accurate record keeping. Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral with a diverse group of individuals at all organizational levels both inside and outside the University. Strong commitment to ethics and integrity including following all University policies.
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