Rowan University · 23 hours ago
Staff Accountant (PSS4-AS), Accounting Services
Glassboro, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$56K/yr - $64K/yr
1+ years expRowan University is seeking a Staff Accountant to join their Accounting Services team. This role involves supporting daily and monthly financial responsibilities, assisting in developing analytical procedures, and recommending process improvements.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Review and approve Departmental Charge Authorizations (DCA’s), including end-user support
Assist with University wide inventory tracking, fixed asset accounting and reconciliation
Oversees and posts daily transmittals, deposits and journal entries as needed
Periodic uploads into Banner and review daily control reports
Participates in the annual financial statement audit including preparation of assigned footnotes
Serve as backup support to FinSecurity finance module access
Responsible for reviewing escheat population and preparation of the Unclaimed Property Holder Report to be submitted to individual States and reconcile the related general ledger account
Monthly general ledger account reconciliations
Other duties tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field
One year of professional experience in different aspects of administration and business practices related to the finance field
Five (5) years of professional experience in different aspects of administration and business practices; including design and implementation of policy and procedures, vendor service contracts and improving and updating management practices
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and one (1) year of the above-mentioned professional experience
Professional experience refers to work that is analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range of basic knowledge of the profession's concepts and practices; and is performed with the authority to act and make accurate and informed decisions
Preferred
Experience in higher education or nonprofit industry
Knowledge of or prior experience with Ellucian Banner (ERP) and Cognos (reporting writer) is preferred
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
Ability to complete projects timely and accurately
Ability to think and work independently
Strong communication skills
Work well individually and in a team
Knowledge of GAAP
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office - emphasis on Excel
Benefits
Comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits
Extensive accrued time off/paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro.
Company
Rowan University
Since its founding in 1923, Rowan University has evolved from a teacher preparation college to a bustling regional university that's ranked among the best public universities in the North by U.S.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sunovia S. Scudder
Co-founder, Youth Empowerment Program
Mark Sedlock
Vice President and CTO
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