Cumberland University
Staff Accountant
Cumberland University, Lebanon, Tennessee, United States, 37090
Job Details
Job LocationCumberland University - Lebanon, TN
Position TypeStaff
Job CategoryAccounting
Description
POSITION TITLE: Staff AccountantDEPARTMENT: Accounting OfficeSUPERVISOR: ControllerFLSA Status: Exempt
GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONCumberland University is looking for a highly capable Staff Accountant to support various aspects of finance and accounting for Cumberland University's daily operations. This position includes general accounting responsibilities, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and recording month-end/year-end accruals. Strong candidates for this position will have opportunity for advancement.
Duties/Responsibilities:•Assist with maintaining the general ledger and preparing regular general ledger entries•Assist with setting up new general ledger accounts and reconciling balance sheet accounts monthly•Assist with reconciling multiple bank accounts monthly•Record General and Administrative expense allocations monthly•Support various purchase cardholders in initiating and terminating cards and reconciling transactions monthly; prepare the monthly purchase card entries and maintain related documentation•Track taxable sales and prepare sales tax returns monthly•Reconcile Advance Accounts monthly•Assist with preparation for audits and quarterly reporting requirements•Assist with purchase order processing and accounts payable as needed•Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:•Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail•Excellent verbal and written communication skills•Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills required (formulas, vlookups, pivot tables)•Knowledge of general financial accounting and accounting softwares
Education and Experience:•Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or Accounting required•Full cycle accounting experience preferred
•Experience with non-profit fund accounting is a plus
Job LocationCumberland University - Lebanon, TN
Position TypeStaff
Job CategoryAccounting
Description
POSITION TITLE: Staff AccountantDEPARTMENT: Accounting OfficeSUPERVISOR: ControllerFLSA Status: Exempt
GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONCumberland University is looking for a highly capable Staff Accountant to support various aspects of finance and accounting for Cumberland University's daily operations. This position includes general accounting responsibilities, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and recording month-end/year-end accruals. Strong candidates for this position will have opportunity for advancement.
Duties/Responsibilities:•Assist with maintaining the general ledger and preparing regular general ledger entries•Assist with setting up new general ledger accounts and reconciling balance sheet accounts monthly•Assist with reconciling multiple bank accounts monthly•Record General and Administrative expense allocations monthly•Support various purchase cardholders in initiating and terminating cards and reconciling transactions monthly; prepare the monthly purchase card entries and maintain related documentation•Track taxable sales and prepare sales tax returns monthly•Reconcile Advance Accounts monthly•Assist with preparation for audits and quarterly reporting requirements•Assist with purchase order processing and accounts payable as needed•Perform other related duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:•Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail•Excellent verbal and written communication skills•Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills required (formulas, vlookups, pivot tables)•Knowledge of general financial accounting and accounting softwares
Education and Experience:•Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or Accounting required•Full cycle accounting experience preferred
•Experience with non-profit fund accounting is a plus