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The Stan Greenspon Holocaust Education Center · 4 months ago

Staff Accountant, Finance

The Stan Greenspon Holocaust Education Center is seeking a Staff Accountant responsible for performing accounting functions, recording and reporting various financial transactions. The role includes processing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and assisting in the annual audit.

Higher Education
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Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries along with supporting documentation, for review and approval. Responsible for ensuring all approved journal entries are entered into the general ledger on a timely and accurate basis
Prepare monthly account analysis and reconciliation of assigned general ledger accounts, including bank reconciliations, to ensure proper balances are reported. Identifies, investigates and reports all discrepancies and works with appropriate personnel to ensure that all reconciling items clear in a timely and accurate manner
Ensure timely, thorough, and accurate month-end close process
Provide information to faculty, staff and students; explain transactions; resolve accounting issues and discrepancies
Assist in year-end audit preparation
Process all gift batches from Advancement
Share in management of the purchasing card process, including hosting training and information sessions with purchasing card holders
Review project codes
Assist with fixed asset process and posting
Post departmental deposits
Handle external invoicing for campus
Assist with payroll tasks
Assist with daily banking entries for depository accounts
Provide coverage for Accounts Payable and Purchase Order processes as needed
Create process documentation and instructions
Maintain strict confidentiality of student and university information, adhering to FERPA and other applicable regulations
Perform backup duties for Finance Office personnel as assigned
Other duties and special projects may be assigned to meet department and university needs

Qualification

General ledger accountingMicrosoft ExcelAccounting softwareAttention to detailCommunication skillsDegree in accountingProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsConfidentiality

Required

1-3 years of general ledger accounting experience, preferably in a higher education or nonprofit setting
Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel and experience with accounting software and Windows-based applications; Jenzabar experience preferred
Proven exceptional attention to detail and ability to consistently produce error free results
Demonstrated organization and follow-up and follow-through skills to ensure completion of goals and objectives
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks and demands
Proven ability to convey complex accounting information in a concise, easily understood manner to a wide range of constituencies
Ability to quickly learn and apply new knowledge and skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and track record of proactive communication
Proven ability to identify, define, analyze, and resolve complex problems
Exceptional follow-up and follow-through skills as well as ability to plan, organize and control projects through to completion
Ability to handle and maintain confidential information
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

Jenzabar experience preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Domestic partner benefits
A 403b retirement plan, with two options (pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions) with a generous match
Vacation and generous paid holidays
Tuition remission and tuition exchange
Queens-paid life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Dependent life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care, Health Savings Account)
Sick leave and long-term disability leave
Paid parental leave
FMLA leave when eligible
Reduced cost meals at Morrison Dining Hall
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Free access to the Levine Center
Wellness programs
Pet insurance
Critical care insurance
Legal assistance

Company

The Stan Greenspon Holocaust Education Center

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Through education, the Stan Greenspon Center honors the history and stories of the Holocaust, deepens understanding of Jewish history and culture, and empowers individuals to confront antisemitism and hate in all forms.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
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