Staff Accountant

The Fund and Compliance Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accurate and compliant financial stewardship of the College's assets,with a primary focus on restricted funds, general ledger integrity, and treasury functions. This role is split into three key areas: General Ledger Accounting, Cash/Treasury Management, and Fund Compliance. The successful candidate will play acritical role in maintaining the integrity of our financial data for audit readiness and regulatory reporting.

KeyResponsibilities and Duties:

Fund Compliance Restricted Fund Reconciliation:

Performmonthly and quarterly reconciliations of all restricted gift funds and grants, verifying balances against donor-specific stipulations andthe Development/Advancement database.

Cost Allocation:

Review and reconcile cost allocations to appropriate fundingsources, ensuring the College's cost allocation plan is accurately executed.

Audit Support:

Prepare supportingdocumentation related to the annual external audit.

Grants Payments:

Responsible for the initiation of supplierinvoice requests for grants and sponsored activities.

General Ledger & Reporting JournalEntries:

Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaid amortization, revenue recognition, and correction entries,ensuring proper classification across fund groups.

Month-End Close:

Execute assigned month-end closing procedures toensure timely period close activities in Workday. Serve as backup to

Accounts Payable Specialist:

This position willserve as a backup to the Accounts Payable Specialist when needed.

Treasury Operations & Cash Management Bank Reconciliation:

Execute timely and accurate daily and monthly bank reconciliations for all bank accounts.

Deposit Processing:

Works with cashier to ensure all Finance office cash and checks are deposited and record properly,ensuring appropriate segregation of duties and adherence to cash handling policies.

Electronic Funds:

Monitor andreconcile electronic funds transfers (EFTs) and Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions.

Marginal JobFunctions:

Contribute to the department's overall success by performing all other essential duties and responsibilitiesas assigned. Must have growth mindset and be willing to adopt change to effectively support the ongoing Workday ERPimplementation. Education and Experience Associate's degree in accounting, Finance, or arelated field, Bachelor's degree preferred. 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a non-profit or higher educationenvironment. Knowledge and Skills Moderate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables,VLOOKUP). Experience with a major ERP/Financial System (e.g., Banner, Workday, Oracle) preferred. PhysicalRequirements Limited pushing, pulling, lifting. Lifting would not exceed 20lbs. Mobility on campus isnecessary. Adequate visual acuity to view computer screens and data files.