Accountant

Job DescriptionThe Office of Accounting Services at Missouri Western State University (MoWest) is seeking applications for the position of Accountant as MoWest looks to improve its business processes for its new strategic plan. The Accountant will be responsible for the management and reporting of financial information. Their duties include preparing financial statements, performing bookkeeping, examining and analyzing the University’s accounts, and ensuring compliance with GASB financial reporting and generally accepted accounting principles ( GAAP ). Accounting Services is part of the Finance and Administration division of MoWest and works closely with the office(s) of Budget, Purchasing, and Student Financial Services. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Assigned a primary responsibility for one or more of the following activities: bank deposits, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, leases, grants and federal funds, and/or debt management. Prepare and examine financial records, ensuring records are accurate and complete. Perform day-to-day transactions while ensuring established policies and procedures are followed. Posting financial transactions, including receivables and payables, using appropriate software. Reconcile accounts to appropriate ledgers and statements; report and correct discrepancies. Prepare third party billings and track payments for accuracy. Regular reconciliation of asset and liability accounts. Produce analysis for internal and external audit activities. Perform allocations and journal entries. Filing and remitting taxes and other reporting obligations. Assists other departments with overall inquiries regarding revenues and expenditures. Produce reports with accuracy and completeness. Performs other related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE , SKILLS & ABILITIES Knowledge of and ability to adhere to GAAP . Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word and similar software. Communication, as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, etc., is sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.Physical DemandsSedentary Work Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are metRequired QualificationsAssociate’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline One (1) year of accounting experiencePreferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline 2-3 years of accounting experience Fund or management accounting experience