General Accountant - In Person - Immediate Need

Job Summary The general accountant's main duties include preparing financial statements, examining and analyzing a company's accounts and ensuring compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures. University Profile Jarvis Christian University is a historically Black institution affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), offering degrees at the associate, baccalaureate and master's levels. The mission of the University is to prepare a diverse population of lifelong learners intellectually, socially, spiritually, and personally through providing interactive services and using varied modalities of instructional delivery. Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from an accredited institution • Must have 2+ years experience in an educational setting • Critical thinker and problem solver; • Experience with accounting software and data entry • Excellent understanding of accounting rules and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) • Advanced Excel skills (proficiency in using tables, pivot tables and lookup functions • Ability to work independently • Analytical skills. • Curiosity about processes and how processes can be made more efficient is essential • Ability to pick-up concepts and learn new productivity tools is essential • Strong attention to detail a must • Strong communication skills • Must be a self-starter • Organization & time management Role and Responsibilities • Reconciling the company's bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers • Completing analysis of the employee expenditures • Managing income and expenditure accounts • Generating the company's financial reports using income and expenditure data • Keeping a check on the company's finances based on financial status • Filing and remitting taxes and other financial obligations • Initiating and managing financial and accounting software used by the company. • Reconciliation of and overall responsibility for assigned general ledger accounts (including investigation of variances and unusual items) • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations • Liaising with other divisions as necessary • Reconciling intercompany purchases and resolving discrepancies related to pricing • Prepare balance sheets and post journal entries • Reconciliation of related accounts and reporting for consolidation, taxation or other purposes • Fixed expense analysis and monitoring: • Determination of unposted fixed expense liabilities and accrual • Monthly variance analysis (vs. budget, vs. forecast) • Assist in budgeting functions related to fixed expenses • Assist with audits and tax filings • Assists finance manager in preparation of monthly/yearly closings • Other duties as assigned Benefits • Medical, dental, vision, free basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, voluntary critical illness insurance, voluntary accident insurance, short-term disability insurance, and 403B with a 3% company match (Voya). • Paid sick leave, vacation leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave • Paid holidays • 50% tuition discount for employees and dependents • Career professional development • 501C3 (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)