Staff Accountant

Eureka College

Job Location:

Eureka, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 40000 - 47500

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

POSITION TITLE: Staff Accountant

REPORTS TO: Controller

POSITION SUMMARY: To assist in the management monitoring and implementation of the overall accounting and administrative functions necessary for college operations. Assist the CFO and Controller in the preparation of the internal financial reports.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Participate in the preparation of various financial statements and reports.
Assist in the development of improving existing systems as well as the establishment of new controls.

Assist with the maintenance of the general and subsidiary ledgers accounts receivable revenue distribution depreciation cost fixed assets and operating expense.
Performs general accounting functions such as researching errors performing adjustment entries and monitoring general ledger transactions.
Perform timely month-end and year-end closeout processes including bank reconciliations.
Management of all non-student accounts receivable.
Reviews bi-weekly payrolls (exempt & non-exempt) prior to processing.
Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
Preparation of monthly Sales Tax Returns and monthly/quarterly State Unemployment Tax data upload through .
Process and/or disseminate calendar year end IRS 1099 Series Forms Forms W-2 and Forms 1098-T.
Assist with preparation of annual audit 990 and 403b audit.
Assist with external reporting including but not limited to IPEDS NCAA and other grantors.
Prepare monthly budget to actuals for budget managers.
Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

None required.

EDUCATION:

Essential: Bachelors degree from an accredited 4-year college or university in accounting finance or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Desirable: Masters in business administration from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of experience and education.

EXPERIENCE:

Essential: 2 3 years previous experience with daily business office accounting functions

Desirable: Higher education or nonprofit experience.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Desirable: Certified Public Accountant CPA or Certified Management Accountant CMA

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES:

Effective communication abilities including the ability to read analyze and interpret complex documents as well as the ability to write documents in an articulate style.
Computer knowledge within the area of assigned responsibility
Ability to operate standard office equipment
An exemplary character as well as a strong code of ethics.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Proficient in Blackbauds Financial Edge and Raisers Edge Jenzabar suite (Sonis Financial Aid) Paycor and Microsoft Office Products

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

WORKING CONDITIONS:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk or sit. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Normal workdays are Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 5:00PM including one hour allocated for lunch.

TARGET SALARY RANGE: $40000 to $47500 annually

Benefits:

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health Dental Vision Life Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of benefits herehttps:// Experience:

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POSITION TITLE: Staff AccountantREPORTS TO: ControllerPOSITION SUMMARY: To assist in the management monitoring and implementation of the overall accounting and administrative functions necessary for college operations. Assist the CFO and Controller in the preparation of the internal financial report...