Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION : Bookkeeper/Accounting Clerk

REPORTS TO : Director of Finance and Budget

REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Accounting or related field required. One or more years related work experience in a higher education, non-profit, or mid-sized company environment preferred. Applicant must possess excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office suite with a strong background in Excel. Knowledge of network general ledger systems and report writing software a plus.

PRIMARY FUNCTION : Perform various data entry, accounting, budget monitoring, and assistance with internal and external accounting and reporting functions.

DUTIES :

1. Audit and review expenditures for proper G/L account coding, University policy compliance, budget fund availability, and reasonableness. Expectations are to make corrections and modifications when necessary, including budget reallocations in the ERP system.
2. Review and process expense reports and employee expense reimbursements.
3. Complete bank reconciliations.
4. Maintain and reconcile travel advances.
5. Input journal entries into the accounting system for the monthly and year-end close process.
6. Process, post, and reconcile prepaid expenses.
7. Create, input and maintain excel spreadsheets related to various budgetary accounts.
8. Assist with year-end close and prepare schedules/respond to requests as needed.
9. Serve as backup to other staff in the Business Office as needed.
10. Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

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