Junior Staff Accountant

Junior Staff Accountant Rivier University - 3.8 Nashua, NH Job Details Full-time $45,000 - $50,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee discount Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Bachelor of Science Attention to detail Problem-solving Organizational skills Business Administration Full Job Description Overview Rivier University, located in Nashua, New Hampshire, is an institution dedicated to the education of undergraduate and graduate students in both liberal arts and professional courses of study. Rivier University seeks a Staff Accountant in the Finance department to assist in providing strategic financial oversight of the University in fulfilling its mission of transforming hearts and minds to serve the world. Responsibilities Under supervision of the Controller, the Staff Accountant will perform a variety of duties and services to support the Finance department. - Complete assigned tasks to achieve timely (monthly, quarterly, annual) periodic closings and reconciliations.

• Record required journal entries.
• Assist in the University's budget process, including acting as a liaison with other university departments in helping manage their budgets and providing periodic projections compared to budget.
• Track and maintain grant records, including the timely recording of grant activity, grant reporting when required, timely grant drawdowns and billings and time and effort oversight.
• Track and maintain project records, including documentation of costs associated with the university's construction activities.
• Track and maintain fixed asset records, including the recording of additions, disposals and depreciation expense.
• Lead management of the university's P-card (credit card) monitoring and reconciliations.
• Process the allocation of departmental costs, including telephone, postage and copies.
• Perform reconciliations of the university's various cash accounts, ensuring that these are maintained timely and kept up-to-date.
• Assist with the university's annual audit and Form 990 tax return.
• Assist with preparing the various financial reporting needs of the university.
• Coordinate with the Student Accounts Office to ensure that the proper procedures and policies are in place to record cash and receivable transactions accurately and on a timely basis. . The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications
• Up to three years of experience in an accounting or finance-related position.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting information systems and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Effective group presentation skills and the ability to explain complex financial and business concepts to non-financial individuals.
• Business process engineering mentality and experience implementing process improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with staff at all levels throughout the University; create and promote a positive, supportive, and customer centric work environment.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the University's mission of transformation; a proactive, hands-on strategic thinker.
• Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, and make strategic recommendations.
• A strong ability to maintain confidential information and use discretion.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Keen analytic, organization and problem-solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation.

Education A bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration Candidates should apply directly on our careers page with resume and cover letter at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/rivieredu/jobs/5109695/staff-accountant Applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Rivier University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran or marital status, sex sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability in admission or access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities, and Title IX requires that the University not discriminate on the bases stated above.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

In person