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Inside Higher Ed · 3 weeks ago

Accounting Systems Analyst

Palos Hills, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$55K/yr - $73K/yr

3+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is seeking an Accounting Systems Analyst to support their accounting department. The role involves developing and administering computer security, maintaining internal system controls, and assisting with various accounting projects while promoting student success and lifelong learning.

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Responsibilities

Maintain the college’s account structure by setting up new funds, programs, budget codes, object codes, and user access

Maintain the college’s financial system by inactivating and removing old accounts and removing access of employees upon departure from college

Assist the Controller in defining data requirements and report specifications to meet identified information needs, with the help of an application developer

Work with an applications developer to define and develop detailed specifications for programming solutions

Write ad hoc reports using Synoptix software and Excel

Utilize advanced Excel functions to extract various data sets for analysis

Work with other Accounting employees to coordinate projects and department procedures

Prepare data file for budget developer program

Maintain position salary database, update monthly with salary changes, extract data for budget process

Post daily journal entries to the general ledger and review daily system-generated general ledger reports for accuracy

Complete month end close including posting all month-end journal entries and running closing procedures

Generate month-end board reports to be reviewed by the Controller

Assist with the College’s audit by running year-end reports, prepare journal entries including year-end accruals, and create other documents as needed

Prepare state reports required by ICCB

Complete fiscal year-end closing procedures at the conclusion of the audit

Provide technical support to finance personnel and serve as liaison in implementing, monitoring, and refining systems related to budgeting, accounting, accounts payable, capital assets, and grants management

Work as a liaison between all College departments and Finance office for account access

Assist with other reporting requests as necessary

Qualification

Computerized accounting systemsDatabase managementAdvanced Excel skillsReport writingData analysisFinancial reportingOrganizational skillsWritten communicationOral communicationConfidential information handlingInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field with a strong computer background, or Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems or related field with a strong Accounting background

3-5 years of experience in related Accounting or technology fields

Must have advanced Excel skills and report writing experience (using Synoptix is a plus) with a strong understanding of database management

Must have a demonstrated ability to logically approach and solve problems

Demonstrated knowledge of computerized accounting systems

Knowledge of personal computer operations and applications and related software

Strong understanding of database management

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and advanced Excel functions

Knowledge of data analysis and financial reporting concepts

Basic knowledge of information retrieval techniques and database design

Above average organizational, written and oral skills

Ability to handle and process confidential information with discretion

Ability to effectively interact with a diverse campus community and external agency personnel