Accountant I

Job SummaryThe Accountant I plays a vital role in providing comprehensive financial support services to the University community. This position is responsible for performing a variety of accounting functions, including preparing and entering daily and monthly journal entries, reconciling various General Ledger and cost centers, processing ACH and check returns and cancellations, and maintaining accurate financial records. The role also includes overseeing weekly check printing and disbursement. The position will assist in compiling accounting reports, support the escheatment process, and develop and maintain written procedures for assigned duties to ensure process consistency and continuity. It will further ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations, and serve as a resource for faculty, staff, and students with accounting-related inquiries.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesPrepare and post a variety of journal entries which include cash receipting, return checks, and correcting entries. Reconcile entries with supporting documentation and resolve discrepancies promptly. Monitor check statuses and review positive pay exceptions, coordinate fraudulent activity with the University Police department, process stop payment and cancellation requests, and reissue checks as needed, process returned checks and coordinate corrective actions with department, track and process uncashed and stale dated checks for escheatment to the state. Perform regular reconciliations of general ledger accounts and department cost centers. Investigate and resolve variances and maintain proper documentation. Respond to faculty, staff, and student questions regarding financial transactions and procedures. Gather and organize financial data to support internal reporting and analysis needs. Assist the department as needed to support overall accounting operations and ensure smooth workflow.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in accounting and one (1) year of experience in government, commercial, higher education accounting or related experience. Must be proficient in Microsoft excel and skilled in using spreadsheets for reconciliation, analysis and reporting.Preferred QualificationsExperience working with PeopleSoft Financial Management System ( FMS ) and Campus Solutions or similar enterprise resource planning ( ERP ) systems.Work ScheduleMonday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm Some flexibility may be required during reporting and audit cycles.