Accountant

Job SummaryThe Accountant performs a variety of professional accounting duties such as monitoring various general ledger accounts, preparing and reviewing journal entries, etcDuties & ResponsibilitiesPrepares journal entries for assigned accounts according to established scheduleMaintains the Imprest Fund according to established policies and proceduresReviews trial balance to locate, identify and resolve all input and accounting errorsMaintains center records, ledgers and journals as necessary to determine center financial statusTransmits payroll hours to the Corporate Payroll Department.Reviews the payroll register upon receipt.Maintains all other data affecting the payrollMaintains Student Government Association checking account and reportsPerforms analysis of various general ledger accounts by reviewing entries, compiling and comparing transactions, determining and resolving open items, and interpreting trends and/or deviations.This includes occasional special analyses as requiredTrains bookkeeper in coding of accounts and inventory controlsMaintains inventory systems established by the Finance ManagerFills in for the Finance Manager in his/her absenceRequired Education/ExperienceMinimum: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related area. One year’s work-related experience required.Preferred: Two years or more work-related experience.Knowledge Required:Must possess sound working knowledge of accounting principles and practices, good organizational skills; ability to work with detailed information, excellent math skills,ability to make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately, proficient in the use of personal computer; working knowledge of software applications, e.g MSExcel; MSWord or Word Perfect, excellent communication skills including technical skills, both oral and written