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Wilberforce University · 3 days ago

Cash Accounting Specialist

positionWilberforce, OH
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
date0+ years exp

Wilberforce University is America’s first private, coeducational University established to educate men and women of African descent. The Cash Accounting Specialist is responsible for the daily processing and reconciliation of cash-related transactions, ensuring all deposits, receipts, and transfers are properly recorded and accounted for.

EducationHigher Education

Responsibilities

Process and record cash, check, and electronic deposits received by the university
Prepare and verify bank deposits, ensuring timely and accurate posting to the general ledger
Collaborate with departments to ensure correct coding and documentation of all incoming funds
Assist with daily and monthly bank account reconciliations
Monitor bank activity to ensure transactions match internal records
Investigate and resolve discrepancies between bank and system balances
Enter cash receipts and transfers into the accounting system (e.g., Ellucian Banner)
Support preparation of daily cash position reports and other routine financial summaries
Maintain organized documentation for audit and compliance purposes
Respond to inquiries from departments regarding deposit status or account balances
Provide support for student payment activity, fundraising receipts, and other miscellaneous income
Assist with year-end closing and audit preparation

Qualification

Accounting softwareBank reconciliationsMicrosoft ExcelFund accountingWillingness to learnAttention to detailCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and accounting software
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Willingness to learn university financial systems such as Banner
Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required
Internship, part-time, or 0–2 years of professional accounting or finance experience
Prior work with cash handling or reconciliation is a plus

Preferred

Exposure to or familiarity with fund accounting or nonprofit financial principles
Experience with ERP systems, especially Banner (Ellucian), a plus
Basic understanding of internal controls and cash management policies

Company

Wilberforce University

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Wilberforce University is a school in Wilberforce.
dateFounded in 1856
location
Wilberforce, Ohio, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://www.wilberforce.edu/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$4.07M
Key Investors
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
2023-02-27Grant· $2.07M
2014-07-30Grant· $2M

Leadership Team

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Dr. Nkorni Katte
Assistant Professor
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