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Concordia University Irvine · 18 hours ago

Staff Accountant III

Irvine,CA,US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$70K/yr - $80K/yr

3+ years exp

Concordia University Irvine is seeking a Staff Accountant III to support their Finance & Accounting team. This role involves managing daily accounting tasks, ensuring accurate transaction recording, and maintaining compliance with regulations, including fund accounting and tax compliance.

Higher Education

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Prepare and enter recurring/non-recurring journal entries as directed by management

Preparation of various reconciliations, including cash, restricted fund reconciliations and other reconciliations as directed by management

Monitor contributions received, in either the Finance or the University Advancement office, and communicate/coordinate with relevant individuals for appropriate classification and accurate GL coding of deposits of funds to ensure accuracy of data related to restricted funds as directed by management

Review fund balances monthly/quarterly to ensure appropriate use of funds and timely release from restriction via journal entries as directed by management

Utilize AP systems/interface with accounts payable to assist in the review of restricted fund usage when processing payments

Assist with preparing periodic financial reports/donor reports related to donated funds and respective usage

Support accurate reporting and compliance with respect to certain public or private grants awarded to the University for specific purposes as directed by management

Prepare accurate information and schedules regarding restricted funds, contribution revenue and related expenses for annual audit process as directed by management

Assist management with compiling and preparing donor and donation information for reporting on Federal 990 Tax return

Assist management with maintaining strong internal controls to minimize the risk of financial fraud and errors. This includes the evaluation of internal systems and making recommendations for improvements

Assist Accounting Manager and Controller with various audit requests as needed

Other duties as assigned by management

Qualification

AccountingFinancial ReportingReconciliationTax ComplianceAudit SupportInternal ControlsCommunication

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or the equivalent of a combination of education and/or related experience

Minimum of 3-5+ years supporting staff experience in accounting, preferably within a higher education, non-profit, or complex organizational setting

Benefits

Health, vision, dental, and life insurance.

Retirement plans with employer matching.

Company

Concordia University Irvine

Concordia University Irvine (CUI) is a non-profit Lutheran Christian liberal arts four-year university that prepares students for their vocations—their calling in life.

Founded in 1972

Irvine, California, USA

201-500 employees